Of The Laws Of Ecclesiastical Polity: Books I-Iv
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Author: Richard Hooker
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Legal Classics Library, 1998
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This seminal work, Of The Laws Of Ecclesiastical Polity: Books I-Iv, presents a profound defense of the Church of England's structure and traditions. Richard Hooker, a towering figure in Anglican thought, meticulously argues for the reasonableness and divine origin of ecclesiastical laws, countering the challenges posed by Puritan reformers. The text chronicles the historical development of church governance and articulates a nuanced vision of religious authority and civil order. Its enduring influence extends beyond theology, illustrating fundamental principles of law, reason, and society. This scholarly treatise offers an essential understanding of 16th-century religious and political discourse.
Author: Richard Hooker
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Legal Classics Library, 1998
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This seminal work, Of The Laws Of Ecclesiastical Polity: Books I-Iv, presents a profound defense of the Church of England's structure and traditions. Richard Hooker, a towering figure in Anglican thought, meticulously argues for the reasonableness and divine origin of ecclesiastical laws, countering the challenges posed by Puritan reformers. The text chronicles the historical development of church governance and articulates a nuanced vision of religious authority and civil order. Its enduring influence extends beyond theology, illustrating fundamental principles of law, reason, and society. This scholarly treatise offers an essential understanding of 16th-century religious and political discourse.