Parrhesia : ancient and modern perspectives on freedom of speech /

Parrhesia : ancient and modern perspectives on freedom of speech /

Freedom of speech is a fundamental right in many societies, yet also highly contested. As a right, it can only be appreciated if its historical development is taken into account. Parrhesia offers case studies in freedom of speech, its understanding and exercise throughout history. They enable resear...

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Other Authors: Smit, Peter-Ben, 1979- (Editor), Urk, Eva van, 1987- (Editor)

Format: eBook

Language: English
German

Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2018]

Series: Studies in Theology and Religion 25.
Religious Studies, Theology and Philosophy E-Books Online, Collection 2018, ISBN: 9789004353350.

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Freedom of speech > Religious aspects > Christianity > History.
Parrhēsia (The Greek word)

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Call Number: BR115.F74 P37 2018

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Summary:Freedom of speech is a fundamental right in many societies, yet also highly contested. As a right, it can only be appreciated if its historical development is taken into account. Parrhesia offers case studies in freedom of speech, its understanding and exercise throughout history. They enable researchers and policymakers alike to gain an awareness of the complexities, challenges and benefits of freedom of speech. The cases that have been selected are from the field of religion and theology, yet exemplary in character and able to shed light on freedom of speech in other parts of society. Contributors are: Leon van den Broeke, Jan Krans, Silvia Castelli, Bert Jan Lietaert Peerbolte, Manfred Lang, Bastian Lemitz, Nils Neumann, Kyriakoula Papademetriou, Dirk Jan Schoon, and Peter-Ben Smit.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9789004376090
ISSN:1566-208X ;