Project Gutenberg 2010-04-28 Public domain in the USA. 229 Michelet, Jules 1798 1874 Michelet, J. Du prêtre, de la femme et de la famille. English Priests, Women, and Families Translation of: Du prêtre, de la femme et de la famille Produced by Al Haines "Priests, Women, and Families" by Jules Michelet is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work critiques the influence of the Jesuits and the impact of religious authority on the lives of women and families during a turbulent period in France. Michelet’s exploration is grounded in the historical context of the 17th century, focusing on themes of religious direction, the role of women within the family structure, and the psychological dynamics at play between genders in a patriarchal society. The opening of the text establishes a critical tone as it discusses the relationship between the Jesuits, women, and children. Michelet highlights the manipulative roles that Jesuit priests played in guiding women's lives and exerting a profound influence over families. He outlines the historical backdrop of religious reaction in the 1600s, marked by a mix of gentleness and ferocity, and delves into specific narratives, such as that of St. François de Sales and Madame de Chantal, to illustrate the complexities of spiritual direction and its emotional ramifications for women. The author effectively sets the stage for a broader examination of the interplay between ecclesiastical authority, familial bonds, and societal expectations, suggesting that the struggles faced by women during this era are a reflection of deeper moral and existential crises within society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Women and religion Catholic Church -- Controversial literature Catholic Church -- Doctrines Families Catholic Church -- Clergy Celibacy -- Catholic Church BX Text Category: History - European Category: History - Religious Category: Gender & Sexuality Studies 466849 2025-08-13T07:46:20.118069 text/html 452131 2021-01-06T12:42:23 text/html 377211 2025-08-13T07:46:28.696068 application/epub+zip 385043 2025-08-13T07:46:23.603098 application/epub+zip 249091 2025-08-13T07:46:22.193075 application/epub+zip 611914 2025-08-13T07:46:32.545019 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 589915 2025-08-13T07:46:27.858081 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 430061 2022-09-14T16:39:07.035774 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 425169 2025-08-13T07:46:19.303094 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 424860 2021-01-06T12:42:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 424853 2021-01-06T12:42:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22212 2025-08-13T07:46:32.676026 application/rdf+xml 16900 2025-08-13T07:46:22.711096 image/jpeg 4045 2025-08-13T07:46:22.451054 image/jpeg 168803 2021-01-06T12:42:23 application/octet-stream application/zip 291539 2021-01-06T12:42:23 application/octet-stream application/zip 168676 2021-01-06T12:42:23 application/octet-stream application/zip 368669 2025-08-13T07:46:20.174087 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia