Pseudo-Martyr
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Author: John Donne
Binding: Hardback
Published: McGill-Queen's University Press, 1993
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This profound theological treatise, Pseudo-Martyr, presents a compelling argument concerning religious allegiance and political duty. John Donne meticulously details why English Catholics could, in good conscience, swear the Oath of Allegiance to King James I without compromising their faith. The work illustrates the distinction between genuine martyrdom for religious belief and suffering for political defiance, challenging prevailing notions of conscience and loyalty. Its academic tone and persuasive rhetoric offer a significant insight into the complex religious and political landscape of early 17th-century England. This seminal text chronicles Donne's intellectual journey and his efforts to reconcile religious conviction with civic responsibility.
Author: John Donne
Binding: Hardback
Published: McGill-Queen's University Press, 1993
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This profound theological treatise, Pseudo-Martyr, presents a compelling argument concerning religious allegiance and political duty. John Donne meticulously details why English Catholics could, in good conscience, swear the Oath of Allegiance to King James I without compromising their faith. The work illustrates the distinction between genuine martyrdom for religious belief and suffering for political defiance, challenging prevailing notions of conscience and loyalty. Its academic tone and persuasive rhetoric offer a significant insight into the complex religious and political landscape of early 17th-century England. This seminal text chronicles Donne's intellectual journey and his efforts to reconcile religious conviction with civic responsibility.