Lorenzo Valla, Christopher Bush Coleman

Broschiertes Buch

The Treatise of Lorenzo Valla on the Donation of Constantine

Beschreibung

"The treatise of Lorenzo Valla on the Donation of Constantine" presents a landmark work of Renaissance scholarship that shook the foundations of political and religious power. Lorenzo Valla's meticulous analysis dissects the "Donation of Constantine," a document purporting to grant the papacy dominion over vast territories and secular authority. Valla, through careful linguistic and historical scrutiny, demonstrates the document to be a forgery. His exposé had profound implications for the Papal States and the Holy Roman Empire, challenging the legitimacy of papal claims and contributing significantly to the intellectual ferment of the Renaissance. This volume offers direct access to Valla's groundbreaking arguments, pivotal for understanding the complex interplay of church and state in European history. A crucial text for anyone interested in political history, Renaissance thought, or the history of Christianity. 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.

Autor

Lorenzo Valla was an Italian humanist of the 15th century who is considered one of the most important figures in the development of Renaissance humanism. He was born in Rome in 1406 and studied in Padua, where he became interested in classical scholarship and philology. He later moved to Rome and worked for the papal court, where he became known for his critical scholarship and rhetorical skills. Valla is best known for his critical analysis of the "Donation of Constantine," a document that purported to grant the pope temporal power over the Western Roman Empire. Valla proved that the document was a forgery using philological and historical evidence, marking one of the first times in history that a document was proven to be a forgery using critical textual analysis. His analysis of the "Donation of Constantine" was groundbreaking and contributed to the development of humanist scholarship and textual criticism. In addition to his analysis of the "Donation of Constantine," Valla was a prolific writer and scholar. Overall, Lorenzo Valla was an important figure in the development of humanist scholarship and a key figure in the intellectual history of the Renaissance.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 134
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 200g
• ISBN-13: 9781023442541
• ISBN-10: 102344254X
• Artikelnr.: 74005987