John Locke and the Eighteenth Century Divines

Author(s) Alan P. F. Sell

Language: English

Genre(s): History

  • May 1997 · 352 pages ·216x138mm

  • · Hardback - 9780708314098

About The Book

This monograph provides a detailed account of the influence of John Locke upon the religious thinkers of the 18th century, and discusses the implications for Christian apologetics. Many religious writers responded to Locke but, as the author shows, the responses ranged from enthusiasm to hostility.

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'...full of interest on every page and, as usual with whatever he writes, Professor Sell brings out the relevance of his subjects to contemporary issues.' Faith and Freedom

About the Author(s)

Author(s): Alan P. F. Sell

A minister of The United Reformed Church, and a citizen of Britain and Canada, the Reverend Professor Alan P F Sell is an internationally-known philosopher-theologian and ecumenist.

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