John Stoughton, D.D.

Footprints of Italian Reformers : Examining Italy's Reformation through the lives, struggles, and influence of reformers who shaped religious and social change across Europe.

London: Religious Tract Society, 1881. Hardcover. Good Conditon. Item #517618

John Stoughton's Footprints of Italian Reformers (1881) is a detailed historical account of the Reformation in Italy, focusing on the lives, struggles, and contributions of Italian reformers who played a role in religious and social change. The book examines their beliefs, persecution, and impact on the broader European Reformation movement, shedding light on the challenges faced by those who sought to reform Catholic doctrine within Italy. Stoughton explores figures such as Bernardino Ochino, Aonio Paleario, and Juan de Valds, detailing their efforts to spread Protestant ideas and the opposition they encountered from the Inquisition and Papal authorities. The book also discusses the Waldensians, an early reformist group that maintained nonconformist religious traditions despite persecution. Original dark green cloth with gilt lettering & pictorial spine. Edges are dusty, and the boards show marks. Rubbing is present on the corners, as well as the head and foot of the spine. Foxing throughout. Otherwise a sound copy. 308 pages, several woodcut illustrations. Size: 17 x 23 cms. Category: Antiquarian & Rare; Decorative Cloth Bindings; Featured Items; Hardback Books; This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost.

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