Philip Schaff

Broschiertes Buch

The Progress Of Religious Freedom

As Shown In The History Of Toleration Acts (1889)

Beschreibung

The Progress of Religious Freedom: As Shown in the History of Toleration Acts is a historical account written by Philip Schaff in 1889. The book documents the evolution of religious freedom through the lens of the various Toleration Acts passed throughout history. Schaff provides a detailed analysis of the political and social factors that led to the enactment of these laws, as well as the impact they had on society. He also delves into the religious and philosophical underpinnings of the concept of religious tolerance, tracing its origins back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the religious conflicts of the Reformation era, the rise of religious pluralism in the modern era, and the ongoing struggle for religious freedom in various parts of the world. Throughout the book, Schaff emphasizes the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right, and makes a compelling case for its continued protection and expansion. The Progress of Religious Freedom is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religious tolerance and its ongoing relevance in today's world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Philip Schaff (1819-1893), American theologian and church historian, was born in Chur, Switzerland on the fist of January, 1819. He was educated at the gymnasium of Stuttgart, and at the universities of Tuebingen, Halle, and Berlin, where he was successively influenced by Baur, Tholuck, and Neander. In 1843 he became Professor of Church History and Biblical Literature at the German Reformed Theological Seminary of Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. His inaugural address on The Principle of Protestantism, delivered in German at Reading, Pennsylvania, in 1844, and published in German with an English version by J. W. Nevin, was a pioneer work in the field of symbolics.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 140
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. November 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 215g
• ISBN-13: 9781437282207
• ISBN-10: 1437282202
• Artikelnr.: 25868219