Predikanten in ballingschap. De carrièrekansen van Jean en Isaac Claude in de Republiek

David van der Linden

URN:NBN:NL:UI:10-1-112393

Abstract


After the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685, over 400 Huguenot ministers made their way to the Dutch Republic in search of a new pulpit. They stood a good chance, because the Huguenot exodus resulted in a corresponding demand for French preachers, while Dutch authorities offered financial support. Yet a surplus of ministers also meant fierce competition over positions. The careers of Jean and Isaac Claude show that on this highly competitive market Huguenot ministers succeeded in gaining a position in the Dutch Republic by virtue of their reputation, networks, and religious and political ideas. 

Keywords


Huguenots; Jean Claude; Isaac Claude; ministers; sermons; Walloon churches

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