Faustus Socinus And The Revival Of Unitarian Principles

By Samuel Osgood

Book Overview

Faustus Socinus and the Revival of Unitarian Principles is a book written by Samuel Osgood that explores the life and teachings of Faustus Socinus, a 16th-century Italian theologian and founder of the Socinian movement. The book examines the religious and political context of Socinus' time, including the Reformation, Counter-Reformation, and the emergence of the Enlightenment. Osgood argues that Socinus' ideas, which emphasized the unity of God and the humanity of Jesus, played a significant role in the development of Unitarianism and other liberal religious movements. The book explores the ways in which Socinianism influenced 18th and 19th-century thinkers such as Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and William Ellery Channing. The book also examines the controversies and conflicts that arose as a result of Socinianism, including the persecution of Socinians in Poland and the debates within the English Presbyterian Church. Through a detailed analysis of primary sources and historical context, Osgood provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the life and legacy of Faustus Socinus and the impact of his ideas on modern religious thought.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Studies in Christian Biography Or Hours with Theologians and Reformers, by Samuel Osgood. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766151174.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162851562
• ISBN13: 9781162851563
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"