Print on Demand. This book contains an array of letters written from 1608 to 1654 by the Lutheran theologian Georg Calixtus and various contacts including fellow scholars, nobility, and political figures. These letters address theology and religious beliefs, particularly as they relate to the era of the Thirty Years' War. A scholar of the 17th century and a prominent figure in Lutheranism, Calixtus's writings in this book reflect the challenges faced by religious communities in the midst of massive religious, political, and social upheaval. In his writings, Calixtus critiques the extremes of both the Protestant and Catholic sides, as well as arguments for and against remaining neutral between the two. Extensive notes accompany the letters, explaining the historical background and concepts at play in their writing. These letters reveal the complex religious landscape of the time, the struggles within Protestantism itself, and the challenges faced by those committed to religious harmony. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Title

Georg Calixtus' Briefwechsel (Classic Reprint)

Publisher

Forgotten Books

Publication Date

2024

Language

German

ISBN 10

139008969X

ISBN 13

9781390089691

Binding

Paperback

Condition

New

Book Type

print-on-demand item

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Books in German

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Historische Briefe aus einer turbulenten Epoche

Eine ausf�hrliche Sammlung von Korrespondenzen rund um Gelehrte des 17. Jahrhunderts bietet Einblicke in Wissenschaft, Politik und Religion der Zeit. Die Inhalte zeichnen ein lebendiges Bild von Briefwechseln, theologischen Auseinandersetzungen und pers�nlichen Belastungen der Beteiligten.

In diesem Band finden sich Ausz�ge aus Calixius’ Umfeld, Briefe an und von bedeutenden Gelehrten wie Meibom und Calovius, sowie Hinweise auf politische und kirchliche Spannungen der Brandenburger und Luckum-Region. Die Dokumente erm�glichen den Blick hinter offizielle Urkunden auf die allt�gliche Praxis von Wissenschaft, Lehre und h�fischem Kontakt.

Originaltexte und Briefwechsel aus dem Zeitraum von ca. 1640er bis 1660er Jahren
Einblicke in Forschung, Akademieleben und religi�se Debatten jener Zeit
Verkn�pfungen zwischen Gelehrten, F�rstenh�usern und Stadtherrschaften
Kontextualisierte Ausschnitte, die das Verst�ndnis historischer Netzwerke erleichtern

Ideal f�r Leser von Historie, Kirchen- und Gelehrtenbiografien, die tiefer in die Entstehungszeit moderner Wissenschaftskulturen eintauchen m�chten.

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Forgotten Books? Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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