Unpredictability and the Responsibilities of the Early Modern Historian
The author discusses the role of the historian in bridging early modern studies and contemporary society. He mentions the question of same-sex marriage and arguments against it that were similar to the marriage of clergy in Reformation Germany, the problem of contemporary fake news and its similarit...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sixteenth Century Journal Publishers, Inc.
[2019]
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| In: |
The sixteenth century journal
Year: 2019, Volume: 50, Issue: 1, Pages: 163-168 |
| IxTheo Classification: | KAA Church history KDD Protestant Church KDE Anglican Church NCF Sexual ethics RB Church office; congregation |
| Further subjects: | B
Same-sex marriage
B Reformation B Early Modern History B History B Social aspects B Germany B Blood accusation B FALSE news (Social media) |
| Summary: | The author discusses the role of the historian in bridging early modern studies and contemporary society. He mentions the question of same-sex marriage and arguments against it that were similar to the marriage of clergy in Reformation Germany, the problem of contemporary fake news and its similarity to charges of blood libel, and the importance of historical support of contemporary issues. |
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| ISSN: | 2326-0726 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The sixteenth century journal
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