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New Perspectives on Heretical Discourse and Identities

The Waldensians in Historical Context

Noël Peacock editor Sarah Alyn Stacey editor Joanna Poetz editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Peter Lang International Academic Publishers

Published:30th Jul '21

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This collection explores the Waldensians' significant role in early Church history, focusing on their identity and cultural production. New Perspectives on Heretical Discourse and Identities offers valuable insights.

The Waldensians, a notable dissident religious movement that emerged in twelfth-century France, play a crucial role in understanding the early Church's history. This collection of essays delves into the construction and transmission of Waldensian identity, exploring how discourse and cultural production shaped their beliefs and practices on an international scale. By examining the Waldensians' religious and political significance, particularly in relation to the Reformation and its aftermath, the book provides a comprehensive overview of their impact on European history.

Bringing together contributions from leading scholars, the volume emphasizes the importance of Waldensian manuscripts housed in prestigious libraries, such as the Old Library of Trinity College Dublin and those in Cambridge, Geneva, and Grenoble. The essays are thoughtfully organized into two sections: the first focuses on the editing of Waldensian texts and manuscripts, including their circulation, physical characteristics, language, and textual sources. The second section investigates the evolving representation of Waldensian identity, addressing stereotypes, modern literature, visual arts, and historical narratives.

A key aim of New Perspectives on Heretical Discourse and Identities is to review existing research while highlighting potential future directions for study. By shedding light on the role of specific libraries, individuals, and countries in shaping Waldensian identity, this volume contributes to a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding heretical discourse and the identities that emerged from it.

ISBN: 9781789977141

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 536g

360 pages

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