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Jurieu (Prophet)

Pierre Jurieu (1637-1713) was a French Huguenot pastor and theologian known for his controversial prophecies and political activism. During the reign of Louis XIV, Jurieu predicted the imminent triumph of Calvinism in France, a prediction that failed to materialize. His fervent opposition to the Catholic Church and his apocalyptic pronouncements earned him both followers and … Read more