The Impact of the Edict of Fontainebleau Quiz

The Edict of Fontainebleau and Its Impact on the Reformed Church

• The largest part of the alleged Reformed Church converted to Catholicism, rendering the Edict of Nantes useless.
• The Edict of Fontainebleau comprised 12 articles, including the revocation of the Edict of Nantes and the banishment of pastors who did not convert.
• The last article of the Edict seemingly granted freedom of conscience to the Reformed Church, but many were jailed for refusing to recant.
• "Dragonnades" were organized to forcibly convert those who had not yet converted, and the ban on emigration was a unique case in European law at the time.
• Numerous royal declarations reinforced or clarified the terms of the Edict until the end of Louis XIV's reign.
• Louis XIV allowed deaths of "new converts" to be registered with secular authorities due to the problem of civil status records held by "religious" ministers.
• The king declared harsh penalties for "new converts" who refused the Catholic sacrament of Extreme Unction, but later asked for leniency in enforcing this measure.
• Declarations dating back to 1686 and 1698 imposed stricter supervision of "new converts," including compulsory attendance at mass and Catholic practices.
• The distress of the Protestant community in France was profound, as they were left without churches, schools, or pastors.
• Protestants who did not convert by choice led a "double life," openly observing Catholic rituals while secretly maintaining their Reformed faith at home.
• Passing on their Reformed faith to their children proved difficult as they had to send them to Catholic catechism and schools, facing hefty fines for not observing Catholic rituals.
• The Protestant community wondered if the events, such as the dragoons and the destruction of churches, were signs of punishment for an ungodly people.

Summary of the Book of Joshua

• The events in Joshua take place in the ancient Near East after Moses' death, in the land of Canaan and the city of Jericho.
• Joshua contains mostly narrative, with some poetry and discourse woven throughout.
• Key themes include Israel's need to trust God for entry into the promised land, God's command for Israel to pursue peace with other nations, and God's eradication of human evil and upholding of justice.
• The structure of Joshua is divided into three parts: preparation to enter the land, stories of battle, and establishment of tribal boundaries.
• Chapters 1-5 show Israel preparing to enter the promised land, including appointing Joshua as the new leader and sending spies into the land.
• Chapters 6-12 contain stories of battles with different Canaanite groups as Israel enters the land.
• The first two battles against Jericho and Ai offer contrasting portraits of God's faithfulness and Israel's failure.
• The Gibeonites, a Canaanite people group, make peace with Israel, while other Canaanite kings form coalitions to destroy Israel.
• The violence described in the battles may raise questions for followers of Jesus, but the destruction of the Canaanites is explained in the context of their morally corrupt culture and child sacrifice practices.
• Phrases like "totally destroy" and "leave no survivor" are used as hyperbole and are not meant literally in the context of God's original command.
• The author intentionally presents Joshua as a new Moses, emphasizing the continuity of God's covenant with Israel.
• The book of Joshua emphasizes that the battle for the promised land is ultimately God's, and Israel's obedience and trust in God's commands are crucial for their inheritance.