Violence and Religion - 9780415076814

Taylor & Francis

Sproxton examines a recurring theme in history: the tension between religious faith and political and militant action, studies texts written during two periods of major political upheaval, by such figures as Calvin, D'Aubigne, Cromwell, Winstanley > \nIntegrating her extensive knowledge of sixteenth and seventeenth century literature, Judy Sproxton examines the expression of a recurring theme in history, that of the tension between religious faith and political and militant action. Violence and Religion offers a detailed and fascinating study of the writings of some of the major figures of the time including Calvin, D'Aubign\u00E9 Cromwell, Winstanley and the poet Andrew Marvell. Looking at texts written during two periods of major political upheaval and civil unrest in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, she explores the division between their understanding of the self-interest of humanity and the will of God. > Introduction 1 Calvin: violent remedies, Repression of will,.