Journal article
Disciplina nervus ecclesiae: The Calvinist Reform of Morals at Nimes
The Sixteenth century journal, Vol.18(1), pp.89-116
1987
DOI: 10.2307/2540632
Abstract
A keen insistence upon moral order and the enforcement of proper conduct has long been associated with the Calvinist Reformation. The church and consistory at Nimes offer a useful case study. Analysis of 1624 cases suggests the major areas of consistorial concern: ecclesiastical transgressions; difficulties relating to marriage; verbal and physical disputes; behavioral offenses to include dancing, carousing and gaming; and sexual misconduct. A distinct picture of the consistory's notions of right and wrong emerges and, at the same time, the details of these offenses provide rich insight into daily existence.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Disciplina nervus ecclesiae: The Calvinist Reform of Morals at Nimes
- Creators
- Raymond A. Mentzer
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- The Sixteenth century journal, Vol.18(1), pp.89-116
- DOI
- 10.2307/2540632
- ISSN
- 0361-0160
- eISSN
- 2326-0726
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 1987
- Academic Unit
- Classics and Religious Studies; History
- Record Identifier
- 9984277635302771
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