Le prêtre by Eugène-Louis Julien
"The romance of the Oxford colleges" by Francis Henry Gribble is a historical account written in the early 20th century. It likely explores the origins, architecture, customs, and notable personalities of Oxford’s colleges, blending anecdote and accessible scholarship to capture their enduring allure. The opening of the provided work instead sketches a vivid portrait of the French Catholic priest, beginning with distinctive dress and customs (soutane, tonsure, evolving collars) and the profession’s
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| Author | Julien, Eugène-Louis, 1856-1930 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 25018400 |
| Title | Le prêtre |
| Original Publication | Paris: Hachette, 1925. |
| Series Title | Les caractères de ce temps |
| Credits | Laurent Vogel (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Clergy -- France |
| Subject | Catholic Church -- Clergy |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 77245 |
| Release Date | Nov 16, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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