Abstract
This thesis re-examines the life and thought of Marie Durand (1711–1776), a French Protestant woman imprisoned for her faith in the Tour de Constance for thirty-eight years under the prohibitions of the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes (1685). Although Durand has often been aligned with Enlightenment values, a first English translation and analysis of Durand’s forty-eight extant letters demonstrate her commitment to her Huguenot religious heritage, her theocentric conception of freedom of conscience, and a notable contribution to the practical theological subjects of suffering, charity, and civil governance.
Original language | English |
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Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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Award date | 19 May 2023 |
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Publication status | Unpublished - 2022 |