Mysticism And Democracy In The English Commonwealth: Being The William Belden Noble Lectures Delivered In Harvard University 1930-1931

By Rufus Matthew Jones

Book Overview

""Mysticism And Democracy In The English Commonwealth"" is a book written by Rufus M. Jones. It is a collection of lectures that were delivered by the author at Harvard University in 1930-1931 as part of the William Belden Noble Lectures. The book explores the relationship between mysticism and democracy in the history of the English Commonwealth. Jones examines the role of mysticism in shaping the political and social structures of the Commonwealth, and how it contributed to the development of democratic ideals. He also discusses the influence of religious and spiritual beliefs on the political thought of prominent figures such as John Milton, Oliver Cromwell, and William Penn. Overall, ""Mysticism And Democracy In The English Commonwealth"" provides a unique perspective on the intersection of spirituality and politics in early modern England.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: 1432588672
• ISBN13: 9781432588670
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"