Hugo Grotius was a towering figure in philosophy, political theory, and law during the seventeenth century. His extensive work touched upon a wide array of topics, but he is best known today for his contributions to natural law theories concerning normativity. He explored the origins of natural law in the late medieval and early modern periods. Grotius's ideas profoundly shaped the history of ideas, and his comprehensive work continues to be studied for its depth and breadth.
This book is a historical analysis of the origins of Native American cultures. Goldsmid and Grotius discuss the theories about the migration patterns and cultural development of Native Americans, as well as their interactions with European colonizers. The book also includes discussions of the socioeconomic and political structures of Native American societies.
The Truth of the Christian Religion is a classic work of theology that examines the evidence for Christianity, and argues for its truth. In this edition, the text is augmented with extensive notes by Mr. Le Clerc. The book also features an additional seventh book by Mr. Le Clerc, which provides further insights into the Christian faith. This is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, or in the philosophy of religion more broadly.
This classic work of biblical scholarship by renowned Dutch theologian Hugo Grotius remains a seminal text in the field of New Testament studies. Featuring detailed annotations and commentary on the Catholic Epistles and the Book of Revelation, this volume offers valuable insights into the historical and theological context of these important texts.
A comprehensive collection of the works of the famous Dutch theologian Hugo Grotius, including his annotations on the Epistles of the Apostles and the Apocalypse. Grotius was a leading figure of the Reformation and his works continue to influence theological debates to this day. This book is a must-have for scholars of theology and history, and anyone interested in the intellectual legacy of the Reformation.
Based on a paper prepared by Gwladys L Williams and Walter H Zeydel for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Selected for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. Its themes and insights are deemed essential by scholars, highlighting its importance in understanding historical and societal contexts.
Written in the reign of Nero--the emperor against whom Lucan was implicated in a conspiracy and by whom he was compelled to commit suicide at the age of 25--the poet's dark, ambiguous, unfinished masterpiece focuses on the disintegration of the Roman body politic and the war between Julius Caesar and Pompey that ultimately lead to the end of the Roman republic. While aiming for a poem both as rugged as Lucan's--with its mix of history and fantasy, of high and low registers, of common and uncommon turns of phrase, of narrative and declamation--and as reader-friendly as possible, Brian Walters owns that he has "nowhere tried to simplify the rhetorical excesses that are the essence of Lucan's poem, the real meat and bone of the Civil War." A brilliant Introduction by W. R. Johnson discusses the poem's relationship to Nero and monarchy; its invocations of both the gods and chaos; the real hero of the Civil War; and the poem's end and narrative styles. Synopses of individual books; suggestions for further reading; a glossary of names, places, and Roman institutions; and a map are also included.