Charles Eynard - Vie de Madame de Krudener - 1849
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Vie de Madame de Krudener by Charles Eynard, two volumes, first edition (1849) in French, bound in demi leather, 751 pages, 21.5 × 14 cm, a historical and religious biography published by Cherbuliez, Libraire (Paris & Genève).
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Two volumes in octavo, half-chagrin leather binding, 351; 400 pages.
Fresh interior - Pleasant example.
Life of Madame de Krudener, by Charles Eynard, is a historical and religious biography devoted to Juliane de Krüdener (1764-1824), a prominent figure of Christian mysticism at the beginning of the 19th century.
The artist of the portrait: Madame de Krüdener
Madame de Krüdener is best known for:
his spiritual and political influence on Tsar Alexander I of Russia;
his indirect role in the religious climate surrounding the Holy Alliance (1815);
her personal journey: first a socialite and novelist (Valérie), then a prophetic mystic, a preacher of an emotional and apocalyptic Christianity.
Charles Eynard (1779-1863)
Charles Eynard was:
a Genevan banker, philanthropist and active Protestant;
close to the circles of the Religious Revival;
a relatively favorable, but not blind, witness to Madame de Krüdener's spiritual influence.
Content and scope of the work
In The Life of Madame de Krudener, Eynard:
retrace his life chronologically (worldly youth, conversion, religious missions, decline);
emphasizes his faith, his visions, and his moral influence;
Adopt a moderately apologetic tone: he aims to defend the sincerity of his approach while acknowledging certain deviations or excesses.
The work is valuable for:
the history of Protestantism and European Pietism;
the understanding of the links between religion and politics after the French Revolution;
the study of the female figures of mysticism in the 19th century.
Current reception and interest
Today, the book is read mainly:
by historians of religion;
within the framework of studies on the Holy Alliance and political mysticism;
as a contemporary source, to be cross-referenced with later, more critical analyses.
Two volumes in octavo, half-chagrin binding; 351 and 400 pages.
fresh interior - Pleasant copy.
Life of Madame de Krudener, by Charles Eynard, is a historical and religious biography dedicated to Juliane de Krüdener (1764-1824), a prominent figure of Christian mysticism in the early nineteenth century.
Portrait author: Madame de Krüdener
Madame de Krüdener is best known for:
his spiritual and political influence on Tsar Alexander I of Russia;
its indirect role in the religious climate surrounding the Holy Alliance (1815);
her personal itinerary: first woman of the world and novelist (Valerie), then prophetic mystic, preacher of an emotional and apocalyptic Christianity.
Charles Eynard (1779-1863)
Charles Eynard was:
a Geneva banker, philanthropist and committed Protestant;
close to the circles of the religious awakening;
a relatively favorable but not blind witness to the spiritual action of Madame de Krüdener.
Content and orientation of the book
In Life of Madame de Krudener, Eynard:
chronologically traces his life (worldly youth, conversion, religious missions, decline);
Emphasizes his faith, his visions and his moral influence;
adopts a moderate apologetic tone: he seeks to defend the sincerity of his approach, while acknowledging certain deviations or excesses.
The book is valuable for:
the history of European Protestantism and Pietism;
Understanding the links between religion and politics after the French Revolution;
The study of female figures of mysticism in the nineteenth century.
Reception and current interest
Today, the book is mostly read:
by historians of religions;
studies on the Holy Alliance and political mysticism;
as a contemporary source, to be cross-referenced with later, more critical analyses.
Two volumes in octavo, half-chagrin leather binding, 351; 400 pages.
Fresh interior - Pleasant example.
Life of Madame de Krudener, by Charles Eynard, is a historical and religious biography devoted to Juliane de Krüdener (1764-1824), a prominent figure of Christian mysticism at the beginning of the 19th century.
The artist of the portrait: Madame de Krüdener
Madame de Krüdener is best known for:
his spiritual and political influence on Tsar Alexander I of Russia;
his indirect role in the religious climate surrounding the Holy Alliance (1815);
her personal journey: first a socialite and novelist (Valérie), then a prophetic mystic, a preacher of an emotional and apocalyptic Christianity.
Charles Eynard (1779-1863)
Charles Eynard was:
a Genevan banker, philanthropist and active Protestant;
close to the circles of the Religious Revival;
a relatively favorable, but not blind, witness to Madame de Krüdener's spiritual influence.
Content and scope of the work
In The Life of Madame de Krudener, Eynard:
retrace his life chronologically (worldly youth, conversion, religious missions, decline);
emphasizes his faith, his visions, and his moral influence;
Adopt a moderately apologetic tone: he aims to defend the sincerity of his approach while acknowledging certain deviations or excesses.
The work is valuable for:
the history of Protestantism and European Pietism;
the understanding of the links between religion and politics after the French Revolution;
the study of the female figures of mysticism in the 19th century.
Current reception and interest
Today, the book is read mainly:
by historians of religion;
within the framework of studies on the Holy Alliance and political mysticism;
as a contemporary source, to be cross-referenced with later, more critical analyses.
Two volumes in octavo, half-chagrin binding; 351 and 400 pages.
fresh interior - Pleasant copy.
Life of Madame de Krudener, by Charles Eynard, is a historical and religious biography dedicated to Juliane de Krüdener (1764-1824), a prominent figure of Christian mysticism in the early nineteenth century.
Portrait author: Madame de Krüdener
Madame de Krüdener is best known for:
his spiritual and political influence on Tsar Alexander I of Russia;
its indirect role in the religious climate surrounding the Holy Alliance (1815);
her personal itinerary: first woman of the world and novelist (Valerie), then prophetic mystic, preacher of an emotional and apocalyptic Christianity.
Charles Eynard (1779-1863)
Charles Eynard was:
a Geneva banker, philanthropist and committed Protestant;
close to the circles of the religious awakening;
a relatively favorable but not blind witness to the spiritual action of Madame de Krüdener.
Content and orientation of the book
In Life of Madame de Krudener, Eynard:
chronologically traces his life (worldly youth, conversion, religious missions, decline);
Emphasizes his faith, his visions and his moral influence;
adopts a moderate apologetic tone: he seeks to defend the sincerity of his approach, while acknowledging certain deviations or excesses.
The book is valuable for:
the history of European Protestantism and Pietism;
Understanding the links between religion and politics after the French Revolution;
The study of female figures of mysticism in the nineteenth century.
Reception and current interest
Today, the book is mostly read:
by historians of religions;
studies on the Holy Alliance and political mysticism;
as a contemporary source, to be cross-referenced with later, more critical analyses.
Details
Number of Books
2
Subject
Biographies and memoirs
Book Title
Vie de Madame de Krudener
Author/ Illustrator
Charles Eynard
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1849
Height
21.5 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
14 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Cherbuliez, Libraire (Paris & Genève)
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
751
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