Traité de la Vérité de la Religion Chrétienne by Hugo Grotius

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Author Grotius, Hugo, 1583-1645
Uniform Title De veritate religionis Christianae. French
Title Traité de la Vérité de la Religion Chrétienne
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Summary "Traité de la Vérité de la Religion Chrétienne" by Hugo Grotius is a theological treatise written in the late 17th century. The work seeks to establish the validity of the Christian faith through reasoned arguments and evidence, addressing doubts and counterarguments from atheists and skeptics. It serves as a defense of Christianity, emphasizing a rational foundation for belief. The opening of the treatise introduces the author's intention to clarify the foundations of Christian faith, encouraging readers to examine their beliefs critically rather than accepting them passively. Grotius highlights the necessity of understanding divine revelation and the existence of God, presenting logical proofs for both concepts. He aims to reinforce the belief in a singular, eternal God, arguing against atheistic views by asserting that the presence of a divine creator is evident through the nature of existence itself and the universal acknowledgment of a higher power across different cultures and epochs. This opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Christian doctrines in the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class BT: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology
Subject Apologetics -- Early works to 1800
Subject Indifferentism (Religion)
Category Text
EBook-No. 15739
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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