Spiritualism in the Netherlands: From David Joris to Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert
A comparison between the ideas of David Joris (1501-56) and Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert (1522-90) provides further evidence of the far-reaching influence of spiritualism in the Netherlands. Joris is known in history as an "arch-heretic" and an ecstatic visionary. Coornhert, on the other han...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sixteenth Century Journal Publishers, Inc.
2002
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The sixteenth century journal
Year: 2002, Volume: 33, Issue: 1, Pages: 129-150 |
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| Summary: | A comparison between the ideas of David Joris (1501-56) and Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert (1522-90) provides further evidence of the far-reaching influence of spiritualism in the Netherlands. Joris is known in history as an "arch-heretic" and an ecstatic visionary. Coornhert, on the other hand, who was acquainted with the Stadholder of the Netherlands, is revered as a forerunner of tolerance and rationalism. Their ideas, however, show marked similarities. During the years of religious persecutions, they each warned against risking one's life for external ceremonies. Making a sharp distinction between inward and outward religion, they pled for a religion of the heart. Amidst religious quarrels and persecutions they offered the believer a certain anchorage. One need not choose among the confusing number of churches, but only strive for a higher, more spiritual status, for "faith working through love." |
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| ISSN: | 2326-0726 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The sixteenth century journal
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.2307/4144246 |