Gerhard Mercator: Kommentar zum Römerbrief (Kapitel 1-11)

"Gerhard Mercator's (1512-1594) main theological work, previously available only in manuscript form, is presented here for the first time in a critical edition with a German translation. The commentary on the Epistle to the Romans (chapters 1-11) reveals the Duisburg cartographer to be an...

Full description

Saved in:  
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mercator, Gerhard 1512-1594 (Author)
Contributors: Nieden, Marcel 1965- (Editor, Translator) ; Bohnert, Daniel 1987- (Other)
Format: Print Book
Language:German
Latin
Subito Delivery Service: Order now.
Check availability: HBZ Gateway
WorldCat: WorldCat
Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: Leiden Boston Brill [2026]
In: Studies in medieval and Reformation traditions (volume 250)
Year: 2026
Series/Journal:Studies in medieval and Reformation traditions volume 250
Studies in medieval and reformation traditions / Texts & sources volume18
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Mercator, Gerhard 1512-1594 / Bible
Further subjects:B Bible. Romans, I-XI Commentaries Early works to 1800
Description
Summary:"Gerhard Mercator's (1512-1594) main theological work, previously available only in manuscript form, is presented here for the first time in a critical edition with a German translation. The commentary on the Epistle to the Romans (chapters 1-11) reveals the Duisburg cartographer to be an independent theologian. Engaging critically with the predestination doctrine of John Calvin and Theodor Beza, Mercator defends man's freedom of will and the unconditional goodness of God. His 'doctrinal' interpretation of St. Paul's text sheds light on new previously unexplored aspects of his theological and philosophical thought. This bilingual edition is a valuable source not only for reconstructing the religious foundation of this early modern scholar, but also for researching the cultural conditions under which modern science emerged"-- Provided by publisher
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:VIII, 776 Seiten
ISBN:9789004545786