The Wonderful Narrative: Or A Faithful Account Of The French Prophets, Their Agitations, Ecstasies, And Inspirations (1742)

By Charles Chauncy

Book Overview

The Wonderful Narrative: Or A Faithful Account Of The French Prophets, Their Agitations, Ecstasies, And Inspirations is a book written by Charles Chauncy in 1742. The book provides a detailed and accurate account of the French Prophets, a religious movement that emerged in France in the early 18th century. The French Prophets were known for their ecstatic and emotional religious experiences, which they believed were inspired by the Holy Spirit. Chauncy's book is based on first-hand accounts of the French Prophets, as well as other contemporary sources. He describes the various practices and beliefs of the movement, including their use of prophesying, speaking in tongues, and other forms of spiritual expression. He also provides insights into the social and cultural context in which the movement emerged, and the impact it had on French society at the time. Overall, The Wonderful Narrative is an important historical document that sheds light on a little-known religious movement and provides a fascinating glimpse into the religious and cultural landscape of early 18th century France. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of history, religion, and sociology, as well as anyone interested in the history of religious movements and spiritual experiences.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165657767
• ISBN13: 9781165657766
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"