Neagoe Basarab - Princeps Christianus: the semantics of Christianitas in comparison with Erasmus, Luther and Machiavelli (1513-1523)
Introduction : beyond concepts -- NeagoeBasarab : a Christian prince in the early sixteenth century -- Erasmus of Rotterdam and his Education of a Christian prince : on the ethical theomimesis of the Christian prince -- On secular authority : Martin Luther and the prince as servant -- Rule and meth...
| Summary: | Introduction : beyond concepts -- NeagoeBasarab : a Christian prince in the early sixteenth century -- Erasmus of Rotterdam and his Education of a Christian prince : on the ethical theomimesis of the Christian prince -- On secular authority : Martin Luther and the prince as servant -- Rule and method : Machiavelli's Prince and the dispensible semantics of Christianitas -- Conclusion : beyond concepts, in the thick of semantics. "The field of political theology in the Orthodox traditions of Europe in post-Byzantine times is an almost unknown area. The book offers a comparison of four mirrors for princes from the beginning of the sixteenth century: "The Teachings of NeagoeBasarab to His Son Theodosius" (1520), "InstitutioPrincipisChristiani" of Erasmus of Rotterdam (1516), "On Secular Authority" of Martin Luther (1523) and "The Prince" of Niccolò Machiavelli (1513). The author thus provides a cross-section of the history of Christian discourse concerning the concept of 'Princeps Christianus' in Europe. These works are representative because they show relevant confessional interpretations in Orthodoxy, Catholicism and Lutheranism. The main focus is on NeagoeBasarab, Lord of Wallachia between 1512 and 1521, This important author from Orthodox Europe is here brought into conversation with his three famous contemporaries on such topics as humanity, religion, politics, state, subjects, rulers and freedom"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 1800790600 |