Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""The Pastor of the Desert and His Martyr Colleagues: Sketches of Paul Rabaut and the French Protestants of the Eighteenth Century"" is a historical account written by Louis Philippe B. Bridel and published in 1861. The book tells the story of Paul Rabaut, a French Protestant pastor who lived in the 18th century and led a group of Protestant believers who were persecuted and forced to worship in secret. The author provides a detailed account of the lives of Rabaut and his colleagues, who were known as ""the desert pastors"" because they preached in secret in the wilderness to avoid persecution. The book describes the struggles and hardships that the French Protestants faced during this time, as well as the bravery and determination of Rabaut and his followers in standing up for their beliefs.The book also explores the political and social context of the time, including the reign of Louis XV and the tensions between the Protestant and Catholic communities in France. Through the stories of Rabaut and his colleagues, the author sheds light on the larger historical and cultural forces that shaped the lives of French Protestants in the 18th century.Overall, ""The Pastor of the Desert and His Martyr Colleagues"" offers a fascinating and insightful look into the lives of French Protestants during a tumultuous period in history, and serves as a testament to the courage and resilience of those who stood up for their beliefs in the face of persecution.With An Appendix Containing Portions Of Paul Rabaut�������s Writings, Now First Published.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.
