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Locke's posthumously published work provides important evidence of his thought during the final years of his life, and gives insights into his theology that are not available in his other writings. This critical edition of the work is based on Locke's manuscript, and includes an editorial introduction, textual, manuscript, and explanatory notes, and transcriptions of previously unpublished papers. Volume 1 covers Galatians and 1 and 2 Corinthians; Volume 2 covers Romans and Ephesians.
This work investigates the theological framework and biblical interpretation of John Locke during the final years of his life. Locke, a prominent Enlightenment philosopher, shifts his analytical focus toward the Epistles of St. Paul to reconcile his rationalist philosophy with Christian doctrine. This critical edition utilizes Locke's original manuscripts to provide a scholarly reconstruction of his thought, offering a window into his private theological reflections that remain distinct from his more widely known political and epistemological treatises.
What You Will Find
Scholars recognize this volume as a foundational resource for understanding the evolution of Locke's late-life religious views. The text is noted for its high level of academic rigor and is considered an essential reference for those studying the intersection of Enlightenment philosophy and seventeenth-century theology.
Page Count:
496
Publication Date:
1988-02-11
Publisher:
Clarendon Press
ISBN-10:
0198248016
ISBN-13:
9780198248019
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