Hugo Grotius was an Arminian leader whose thought had a substantial impact on the Reformation. Imprisoned and exiled for his beliefs, he wrote extensively on the nature of Christianity and natural law, and his writings on apologetics were the first Protestant work of their kind. His groundbreaking governmental theory of atonement became a foundational point for the Arminian movement. The Works of Hugo Grotius collection introduces readers to Grotius, one of the seventeenth century’s greatest philosophers and writers. His theological, political and legal work is heralded as the cornerstone of international law, setting precedents for maritime trade and establishing standards for human rights and just warfare. An influential writer in politics and theology as well as prose, Grotius’ prefigured Milton’s Paradise Lost with his own dramatic work on the fall of man.

Charles Butler gives a historical account of the Netherlands and Germany from AD 800 to 1519 and an in-depth biography of Hugo Grotius. He discusses Grotius’ political and religious sentiments, life and work, and political influence. His work provides an overview of significant events that occurred during Grotius’ life, such as the Synod of Dort, and of their importance and relevance to Grotius and the Reformation.

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These scanned pages offer the ability to explore content outside our normal Logos editions.

These scanned pages offer the ability to explore content outside our normal Logos editions.

These scanned pages offer the ability to explore content outside our normal Logos editions.