Wanton Jesuit and the Wayward Saint
Wanton Jesuit and the Wayward Saint
About this book
"Investigates the scandalous 1731 trial in which a young woman in the south of France accused her Jesuit confessor of seduction, heresy, abortion, and bewitchment. Examines this trial in the context of growing public disenchantment with the church and the monarchy"--Provided by publisher.
Details
- OL Work ID
- OL21111186W
Subjects
JesuitsTrials, franceClergy, sexual behaviorTrials, litigationJansenistsSexual misconduct by clergyTrials (Seduction)History