Of Unity in Religion
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"Of Unity in Religion" is an essay by Francis Bacon that reflects on religious concord, the dangers of sectarian division, and the value of moderation in matters of faith.
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| Of Unity in Religion canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: Of Unity in Religion Context triple: [Essays, hasPart, Of Unity in Religion]
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A.
The Christian System
The Christian System is a 19th-century theological work by Alexander Campbell that systematically presents the doctrines and principles of the Restoration Movement within Protestant Christianity.
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Commentary on True and False Religion
"Commentary on True and False Religion" is a 1525 theological treatise by Swiss Reformer Huldrych Zwingli that systematically contrasts what he saw as genuine Christian faith with the errors and abuses of the late medieval Catholic Church.
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C.
De veritate religionis Christianae
De veritate religionis Christianae is a 17th-century apologetic treatise that presents a rational defense of Christianity, written by the Dutch jurist and theologian Hugo Grotius.
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The Marrow of Theology
The Marrow of Theology is a seminal 17th-century Reformed theological textbook that systematically presents Puritan Calvinist doctrine in a concise, scholastic format.
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E.
The Natural History of Religion
The Natural History of Religion is a philosophical work by David Hume that examines the origins and development of religious belief in human societies through a skeptical and empirical lens.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Of Unity in Religion Target entity description: "Of Unity in Religion" is an essay by Francis Bacon that reflects on religious concord, the dangers of sectarian division, and the value of moderation in matters of faith.
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A.
The Christian System
The Christian System is a 19th-century theological work by Alexander Campbell that systematically presents the doctrines and principles of the Restoration Movement within Protestant Christianity.
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B.
Commentary on True and False Religion
"Commentary on True and False Religion" is a 1525 theological treatise by Swiss Reformer Huldrych Zwingli that systematically contrasts what he saw as genuine Christian faith with the errors and abuses of the late medieval Catholic Church.
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C.
De veritate religionis Christianae
De veritate religionis Christianae is a 17th-century apologetic treatise that presents a rational defense of Christianity, written by the Dutch jurist and theologian Hugo Grotius.
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D.
The Marrow of Theology
The Marrow of Theology is a seminal 17th-century Reformed theological textbook that systematically presents Puritan Calvinist doctrine in a concise, scholastic format.
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E.
The Natural History of Religion
The Natural History of Religion is a philosophical work by David Hume that examines the origins and development of religious belief in human societies through a skeptical and empirical lens.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
essay
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philosophical essay ⓘ |
| arguesThat |
excessive zeal in religion leads to division
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moderation in doctrine promotes peace ⓘ outward peace in religion is a public good ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Anglican context
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Christian theology ⓘ |
| author | Francis Bacon ⓘ |
| concerns |
relationship between church and state
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social consequences of religious discord ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | England ⓘ |
| criticizes |
contentious preaching
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curiosity in speculative theology ⓘ schism in the church ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
charity among believers
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practical unity over speculative agreement ⓘ the political importance of religious peace ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
dangers of religious factions
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tolerance in religion ⓘ unity within Christianity ⓘ |
| genre | moral essay ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
pragmatic approach to religious differences
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preference for civil peace over doctrinal uniformity ⓘ |
| historicalContext | post-Reformation religious conflicts in Europe ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Elizabethan and Jacobean religious policy
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Reformation ⓘ
surface form:
Reformation controversies
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| intendedAudience |
educated lay readers
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statesmen and magistrates ⓘ |
| intendedEffect | to encourage peace among religious groups ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| literaryForm | prose ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
moderation in matters of faith
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religious concord ⓘ sectarian division ⓘ |
| moralStance |
advocacy of moderation
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condemnation of fanaticism ⓘ |
| period | early modern period ⓘ |
| philosophicalContext |
moral philosophy
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political philosophy of religion ⓘ |
| proposes |
prioritizing core beliefs over minor doctrines
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restraint in public religious disputes ⓘ |
| relatedWorkOfAuthor | Essays or Counsels, Civil and Moral ⓘ |
| supportsView | states are strengthened by religious unity ⓘ |
| warnsAgainst |
bitter controversies in religion
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persecution for matters of opinion ⓘ rigid dogmatism ⓘ |
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