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The Reformation of Community: Social Welfare and Calvinist Charity in Holland, 1572-1620 (Cambridge Studies in Early Modern History)
The Reformation of Community Social Welfare and Calvinist Charity in Holland 15721620 - Cambridge Studies in Early Modern History
Author: Charles H. Parker
The Protestant Reformation and revolt against Spain led to major struggles among civic and religious leaders over how to care for the poor in the cities of Holland. For centuries parish charity had been devoted to all poor residents. Calvinists, however, intended their church deacons (who were responsible for charity) to care primarily, if not e...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780521025409
ISBN-10: 0521025400
Publication Date: 4/13/2006
Pages: 244
Edition: 1
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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Book Type: Paperback
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