A Treatise Of Equivocation

A Treatise Of Equivocation

David Jardine

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2020
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Historia general y mundial
ISBN:
9789354153167
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In the shadowed corridors of 17th-century England, words could be weapons as sharp as any blade. A Treatise Of Equivocation by David Jardine delves into the tangled interplay of language, law, and conscience during a time when the Catholic Church and the Elizabethan state stood in bitter opposition. Through meticulous historical legal analysis, Jardine unravels the controversial doctrine of equivocation-a method by which persecuted Catholics navigated the perilous demands of oath and truth under threat of religious persecution.This seminal work bridges catholic church history, moral philosophy, and the charged politics of the Counter-Reformation, offering a rare window into the minds of those forced to choose between faith and survival. Scholars and academics, legal historians, and readers of british legal history will find Jardine’s exploration of equivocation in law both intellectually rigorous and hauntingly relevant. The treatise stands as a cornerstone for those studying catholic literature and the complex morality of Elizabethan England.Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are a lover of classic literature or a seeker of historical truths, this enduring study remains a cultural touchstone for all who wish to understand the shifting boundaries of law, faith, and language.

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