Hugo Grotius as Apologist for the Christian Religion: A Study of His Work De veritate religionis christianae (1640)
This study deals with Hugo Grotius' famous apologetic work De veritate religionis christianae , the Latin version of a Dutch poem which he wrote in 1620 while imprisoned in Loevestein, entitled Bewijs van den waren godsdienst. The first part of this book examines the genesis of the work and the development of the text. The middle sections give an analysis of the motives that led Grotius to write this work and of the sources he most probably used. The final chapters examine the notes that Grotius added to his work in 1640 and the reception of the work in the author's lifetime. The book is illustrated with several historical drawings and prints of Grotius and his time
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BRILL, Leiden, 2004
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ForewordList of AbbreviationsIntroduction1. Bewijs van den waren godsdienst a. Background b. The writing of the apologetic work (Bewijs) c. Editions d. Dedication Summary2. De veritate religionis christianae a. Latin editions b. Development of the text Conclusion3. The contents Book 1. On God and religion Book 2. The truth and excellence of the Christian religion Book 3. The credibility of the Bible Book 4. Against paganism Book 5. Against Judaism Book 6. Against Islam4. Intention and method a. Intention b. Method5. Sources Introduction Book 1—Mornay Book 2—Socinus Book 3—Socinus Book 4—Mornay Book 5—Mornay Book 6—Vives6. The Notes Book 1 Book 2 Book 3 Book 4 Book 5 Book 67. Reception a. Criticism b. Translations c. Editions and translations after 1645ConclusionSources and literature a. Sources I. The Bible II. Classical and Patristic Works III. Medieval and Humanist Works IV. Works of Grotius V. Contemporary Works b. LiteratureIndexes Index of Names Index of Subjects
Includes bibliographical references and index