Liberty in the things of God : the Christian origins of religious freedom /
In the ancient world Christian apologists wrote in defense of their right to practice their faith in the cities of the Roman Empire. They argued that religious faith is an inward disposition of the mind and heart and cannot be coerced by external force, laying a foundation on which later generations...
Saved in:
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New Haven :
Yale University Press,
[2019]
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | Connect to this title online (unlimited users allowed) |
Table of Contents:
- Endowed with Freedom
- A Christian Society
- The Two Swords: Reformation in Germany
- Custodians of Both Tables: Switzerland
- Two Religions in One City: France
- Freedom of Worship: The Netherlands
- Sturdy Piety: Catholics in England
- Seeking Faith's Pure Shrine: English Separatists
- Liberty Necessary unto Human Nature
- Conclusion
- Epilogue.