John Selden

Measures of the Holy Commonwealth in Seventeenth-Century England

Autori

• Reid Barbour

Parametri

• 384 pagine
• 14 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Esoterismo e religione
• Sulla letteratura

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Focusing on John Selden's commitment to a "religious society," this examination delves into his works, particularly his poetic interests and Latin publications utilizing Jewish sources. Reid Barbour provides critical close readings, arguing that Selden aimed to support the holy commonwealth amidst its decline. By framing Selden's scholarship within a religious context, Barbour challenges previous interpretations of him as a secular thinker, offering a nuanced perspective that highlights his dedication to establishing a lawful and spiritually rich society.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2003

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