Here We Stand The Princess Protector: Marguerite de Navarre (1492–1549)
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Oct 13, 2024 Discover the life of Marguerite de Navarre, a queen who fiercely protected Protestants during a time of religious persecution in France. Uncover her unusual education and deep engagement with Reformed theology, influenced by figures like Luther. Delve into her royal strategies that shielded key reformers, including Calvin. Explore her spiritual conflicts and evolving beliefs amid rising tensions, as well as her enduring goals for accessible Scripture and a united church. Marguerite's story highlights courage and conviction in challenging times.
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Dangerous Religious Landscape
- Early 16th-century France was deeply hostile to Protestant ideas and punished deviation severely.
- Yet Marguerite de Navarre operated within that hostile context and still influenced people toward Reformed faith.
A Princess Educated And Independent
- Marguerite received an heir-quality education and built a rich life of reading, hosting poets, and serving the poor.
- She used her husband's absences to study controversial works and cultivate evangelical friendships.
Reading Sparked Reformation Convictions
- Marguerite read Luther and Erasmus and found their emphasis on Scripture transformative.
- That reading pushed her toward beliefs like justification by faith and sola scriptura despite official Church teaching.
