Valentin Weigel (1533-1588)

German Religious Dissenter, Speculative Theorist, and Advocate of Religious Tolerance

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• Andrew Weeks

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Seitenzahl

227 Seiten

Lesezeit

8 Stunden

• Esoterik & Religion

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Focusing on Valentin Weigel, a pivotal yet overlooked figure in German intellectual history, this book explores his advocacy for individual autonomy in knowledge and salvation during the German Reformation. Weigel's writings blend medieval mysticism, Renaissance philosophy, and Reformation dissent, creating a synthesis that challenged intolerance. The text delves into Weigel's life, the conflicts of his era, and his influence on the development of a tolerant culture in Germany, while incorporating the latest scholarly research.

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• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1999
• Einband: Paperback