A 17th‑century discourse on conscience, persecution, and the limits of civil and spiritual power.
The book presents a vivid exchange between Truth and Peace as they argue the case for liberty of conscience and the proper roles of church and state.
Across dramatic passages and theological argument, the text examines how laws, religion, and politics intersect. It invites readers to weigh calls for equal protection of beliefs against calls for unity and public order, using scriptural and historical examples to frame the discussion. The edition presents a window into a time when debates over persecution and conscience shaped politics and faith alike.
- Explore the tension between civil authority and church discipline in matters of worship.
- See how early modern thinkers argued for or against coercion in matters of faith.
- Encounter references to Scripture, history, and public debate that illuminate the era’s moral questions.
- Consider how concepts of peace, truth, and liberty of conscience might apply today.
Ideal for readers of early modern religious thought, political philosophy, and the history of religious liberty.