The Wonderful Narrative

Or A Faithful Account Of The French Prophets, Their Agitations, Ecstasies, And Inspirations (1742)

von Charles Chauncy

108 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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The Wonderful Narrative: Or A Faithful Account Of The French Prophets, Their Agitations, Ecstasies, And Inspirations (1742) is a book written by Charles Chauncy that provides a detailed account of the French Prophets movement. The movement was a religious phenomenon that emerged in France in the early 18th century and spread to other parts of Europe. The French Prophets were known for their ecstatic and prophetic experiences, which included speaking in tongues, convulsions, and visions. Chauncy's book offers a comprehensive overview of the French Prophets movement, including its origins, beliefs, practices, and impact on society. He describes the various leaders and followers of the movement, as well as their interactions with the wider community. The book also explores the controversies and criticisms surrounding the French Prophets, including accusations of fraud and deception. Overall, The Wonderful Narrative is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a little-known religious movement and its impact on European society in the 18th century. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of religious fervor, ecstatic experiences, and prophetic visions that captivated many people during this time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Religion und Spirituelles
• ISBN: 9781104409654
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 27.04.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC