From Irenaeus to Grotius
From Irenaeus to Grotius

Author: Oliver O'Donovan

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Published: 1999-11-17

Total Pages: 868

ISBN-13: 9780802842091

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A reference tool that provides an overview of the history of Christian political thought with selections from second century to the seventeenth century. From the second century to the seventeenth, from Irenaeus to Grotius, this unique reader provides a coherent overview of the development of Christian political thought. The editors have collected readings from the works of over sixty-five authors, together with introductory essays that give historical details about each thinker and discuss how each has contributed to the tradition of Christian political thought. Complete with important Greek and Latin texts available here in English for the first time, this volume will be a primary resource for readers from a wide range of interests.

The Life of Hugo Grotius
The Life of Hugo Grotius

Author: Charles Butler

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-12-19

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13:

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"The Life of Hugo Grotius: With Brief Minutes of the Civil, Ecclesiastical, and Literary History of the Netherlands" by Charles Butler is a comprehensive biography that delves into the life and contributions of the renowned Dutch scholar and philosopher, Hugo Grotius. Butler skillfully weaves together Grotius's personal journey with the broader historical context of the Netherlands, providing readers with a deep understanding of the cultural, political, and intellectual landscape of the time. This meticulously researched work sheds light on Grotius's legal theories, religious beliefs, and his enduring impact on international law. "The Life of Hugo Grotius" is an enlightening read for history enthusiasts and those interested in the intellectual developments of the Netherlands.

Hugo Grotius – Theologian
Hugo Grotius – Theologian

Author: Nellen

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2021-12-06

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 9004475540

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This volume contains the proceedings of a conference “Hugo Grotius as a Theologian” (1992), held at the occasion of the retirement of professor Guillaume H.M. Posthumus Meyjes, the editor of Grotius' Meletius. Containing thirteen lectures, it is divided into three sections. In the first all Grotius' main theological works are discussed. The second section presents studies of Grotius' relationship to Erasmus, his polemics with André Rivet, his views on scholarly and religious developments in contemporary France, and his opinions on Jews and Judaism. Four lectures on the reception of Grotius' theological thought in the 17th and 18th centuries in Great Britain, Switzerland and the Netherlands, constitute the third section. In the appendix, a bibliography on the theme 'Grotius as a theologian' is provided. Publications by G.H.M. Posthumus Meyjes: • Geschiedenis van het Waalse College te Leiden, 1606-1699, ISBN: 978 90 04 06669 4 (Out of print) • Jean Gerson et l'Assemblée de Vincennes (1329): Ses conceptions de la juridiction temporelle de l'Église, ISBN: 978 90 04 05740 1 • Hugo Grotius – Meletius, sive de iis quae inter Christianos conveniunt epistola. Critical Edition with Translation, Commentary and Introduction, ISBN: 978 90 04 08356 1 • Edited by C. Berkvens-Stevelinck, J. Israel and G.H.M. Posthumus Meyjes, Emergence of Tolerance in the Dutch Republic, ISBN: 978 90 04 10768 7 • G.H.M. Posthumus Meyjes. Translated by J.C. Grayson, Jean Gerson - Apostle of Unity: His Church Politics and Ecclesiology, ISBN: 978 90 04 11296 4

The Writings of Irenaeus; Volume 1
The Writings of Irenaeus; Volume 1

Author: Saint Bishop of Lyon Irenaeus

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781022589230

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This book is a collection of writings by Saint Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyon, who lived in the 2nd century AD. His works are considered to be some of the earliest Christian theological writings, discussing topics such as the nature of God, the role of Jesus Christ, and the importance of the Church. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Christian thought and doctrine. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.