Waldenses missionary/troubador showing his vernacular Bible, c1170. Artist: Unknown

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Waldenses missionary/troubador showing his vernacular Bible, c1170. Waldenses (Valdenses: Vaudois: Valdesi) Christian sect originating in 12th century France. Devotees followed Christ in simplicity and poverty. Persecuted by Rome.

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