Hugo de Groot [ Hugo Grotius] - [Hugo de Groot] De...

Hugo de Groot [Hugo Grotius] - De Veritate Religionis Christianae. - Amsterdam, Elzevier [Elzeviriana], 1675 - Editio Novissima - (12) - 408 pp. - original calf leather binding - 13 x 8 cm Condition: very beautiful / excellent / as new! - very neat original binding with very solid joints (as new!); very neat, compact and sturdy block (as new!); very neat, clean and white pages: not a single spot or stain: in absolute mint condition! Complete. Very sought-after classic and apologetic work by the famous Hugo de Groot on the truth of the Christian religion. Very neat, very fresh and very white paper. Bizarre: this little book is 350 years old but is still almost in new condition! In this excellent state: a true collector’s item! Very rare: as new! De Veritate Religionis Christianae (On the Truth of the Christian Religion) is a famous apologetic work by the Dutch jurist Hugo de Groot (Grotius), first published in Latin in 1627. The book was one of his most popular works and served as a systematic defense of Christianity. Here are the main features: Origin: De Groot originally wrote the basis of the work as a poem in Dutch, entitled Bewijs van den waren godsdienst (1622), while imprisoned at Loevestein Castle. He later translated and expanded it into Latin prose for an international audience of scholars and seafarers. Content and Structure: The work consists of six books: - Books 1-3: Focus on the proofs for Christianity through historical facts (such as miracles and the resurrection), philosophical reasoning, and the reliability of Scripture. - Books 4-6: Contain refutations of other beliefs, specifically aimed at paganism, Judaism, and Islam. Purpose: It was intended to give Christians arguments to defend their faith and to help sailors who traveled to distant lands in religious discussions. Influence: The book was translated into countless languages, including Arabic and Chinese, and for centuries remained a standard work in Christian apologetics due to its emphasis on reason and historical evidence.

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