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The Renaissance Conscience

Braun, Harald E.(Edited by)Vallance, Edward(Edited by)
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This book presents one of the first studies of the Renaissance notion of conscience, through examining theological manuals, legal treatises, letters and other sources of the period. * Represents one of the few modern studies exploring developments in scholastic and Renaissance notions of conscience * Synthesizes literary, theological and historical approaches * Presents case studies from England and the Hispanic World that reveal shared traditions, strategies, and conclusions regarding moral uncertainty * Sheds new light on the crises of conscience of ordinary people, as well as prominent individuals such as Thomas More * Offers new research on the ways practical theologians in England, Spain, and France participated in political debate and interacted with secular counsellors and princes

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1444391410 / 9781444391411
Other digital
13/04/2011
United Kingdom
168 pages
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