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Cork University Press Reformation Women in Ireland 1660-1760: By their authority

Name: Reformation Women in Ireland 1660-1760: By their authority
Brand: Cork University Press
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This book illuminates the often-overlooked story of early modern Irish women, particularly those from the Protestant colonial community. Drawing from aristocratic, gentry, farming, business, and trade families, these women were shaped by the religious and intellectual currents of their time. Raised within the Church of Ireland or the Church of England, as adults they were enriched by European influences of the Reformation and Counter-Reformation: Swiss and Dutch Calvinism, Gallicanism, Jansenism and the spirituality of Port Royal. The book explores how these women engaged with Renaissance Humanism, the early French Enlightenment, and cultural discussions on topics such as pre-existence, 12th-century Arabic culture, Judaism, and the Lurianic Kabbala. Central to their lives was Reformation spirituality, which fostered literacy, critical thinking, and personal faith through vernacular Bible readings and church services. Despite living in patriarchal societies that largely relegated women to subordinate roles, these women demonstrated remarkable resilience and intellectualism. The book highlights their struggles and triumphs, showing how they navigated and sometimes resisted the constraints imposed on them. By focusing on their narratives and voice, the book reveals the courage and agency these women exhibited in shaping their own destinies and laying out their legacies. Through detailed biographical accounts, the book restores these women to their rightful place in history, offering a nuanced understanding of their contributions and the broader social and religious contexts in which they lived. Researchers and general readers with an interest in women's history, gender studies, and early modern Irish history will find this a useful addition to those fields.

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Brand: Cork University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1782050507
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Europe > Great Britain > Stuart Britain
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 18 September 2025
Listed Since: 15 April 2025

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