Thoughts on the history and historiography of the origins of Waldensianism

Studies devoted to the origins of Waldensianism over the past decade have b roken little new ground. The changes which have occurred, pointing historio graphy towards themes such as the "literacy of Waldensianism" or "Her-story ", are innovative only in appearance, even if A. Patschovsky and P. Biller have made significant contributions in these areas. Certain new perspective s can be found bearing either on the theme of lay preaching (P. Buc on Pier re le Chantre) or on Valdes from Lyons (hypotheses formulated by M. Rubelli n).