| Description |
1 online resource (xxi, 482 pages) : illustrations, portraits, tables |
| Series |
Brill's series in church history ; v. 43 |
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Religious history and culture series ; v. 3 |
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Brill's series in church history ; d. 43.
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Brill's series in church history. Religious history and culture series ; v. 3.
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| Contents |
Acknowledgements; Translator's Preface to the English Edition; Introduction; CHAPTER I. "For the Pulpit and Congregation" -- The Work of Nineteenth-Century Ministers; CHAPTER II. "Officials with the Title of Prophet" -- The Reformed Church in King William's Realm; CHAPTER III. The Light of Scholarship -- Theologians, Academia, and the Church; CHAPTER IV. "The Young Cleric" -- The Life of a Theology Student; CHAPTER V. "That Fellow with the White Bowtie" -- Theologians in Dutch Literary Life; CHAPTER VI. "The Worst of the Five" -- The Rise of the Young Doctor of Theology |
| Summary |
Minister of the Word, shepherd and teacher--the titles of Dutch pastors exude authority and prestige. In the course of the nineteenth century, however, their social position was slowly undermined by the separation of church and state, the emancipation of Catholics and dissenters, and the rise of all sorts of secular ""shepherds"" and ""teachers."" This work of historical sociology analyzes the development of the profession of pastor in the Netherlands Reformed Church, focusing on pastors' changing relationships with the state, the universities, other professions, and their own congregants. It |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 439-472) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Nederlandse Hervormde Kerk -- History -- 19th century.
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| SUBJECT |
Nederlandse Hervormde Kerk fast |
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Clergy -- Post-ordination training.
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Career development.
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Church and state -- Netherlands
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RELIGION -- Christian Church -- Leadership.
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RELIGION -- Leadership.
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Career development
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Church and state
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Clergy -- Post-ordination training
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Netherlands
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9789004193505 |
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9004193502 |
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1283039184 |
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9781283039185 |
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9786613039187 |
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6613039187 |
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