Johann Ludwig von Wolzogen's Philosophical and Political Thought : A Confrontation with the Ideas of Descartes and Szlichtyng, with Selected Translations /

Johann Ludwig von Wolzogen's Philosophical and Political Thought : A Confrontation with the Ideas of Descartes and Szlichtyng, with Selected Translations /

This volume presents the first English translations of the writings of Johann Ludwig von Wolzogen (c. 1599-1661)-theologian, philosopher, and mathematician-who emerged as one of the leading figures of the Polish Brethren, also known as the Socinians or Arians. It highlights Wolzogen's distincti...

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Main Author: Gut, Przemysław (Author)

Other Authors: Usakiewicz, Joanna (Editor)

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Leiden ; Boston : BRILL, 2026.

Series: Brill's Studies in Intellectual History ; 368/32.
Early Modern History and Modern History E-Books online, Collection 2026.

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Biblical Studies.
Biblical Interpretations.

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Call Number: BS709.4

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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • 1 Socinianism in Poland
  • 2 Religious and Philosophical Views of the Socinians
  • 3 Johann Ludwig von Wolzogen: His Life and Writings
  • 4 An Overview of the Translated Works
  • Selected Translations
  • Part 1 A Polemic against Descartes
  • Notes on Descartes's Metaphysical Meditations (complete)
  • Part 2 A Polemic against Jonasz Szlichtyng
  • 1 On the Nature and Quality of the Kingdom of Christ and the Christian Religion (Excerpts)
  • 2 Annotations to the Four Questions on Authority, War, and Related Matters by Jonasz Szlichtyng (Complete)
  • 3 Response to the Annotations Opposed to the Annotations on Three Questions: On the Authority, War, Private Defense (Excerpts)
  • Index.