A Theological-Political Treatise [Part III] by Benedictus de Spinoza

"A Theological-Political Treatise [Part III]" by Benedictus de Spinoza is a philosophical work published in 1670. Written anonymously in Latin to escape persecution, this treatise critically examines the Bible and organized religion while arguing for separation of church and state. Spinoza advocates for democracy, freedom of speech, and religious liberty, positioning the state's primary role as guaranteeing citizen freedom. The work challenged ecclesiastical authority so provocatively that one critic called it "Forged in hell by the apostate Jew working together with the devil." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Spinoza, Benedictus de, 1632-1677
Translator Elwes, R. H. M. (Robert Harvey Monro), 1853-
Title A Theological-Political Treatise [Part III]
Note Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tractatus_Theologico-Politicus
Credits Joseph B. Yesselman. HTML version by Al Haines.
Reading Level Reading ease score: 53.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Subject Philosophy and religion -- Early works to 1800
Subject Free thought -- Early works to 1800
Subject Political science -- Early works to 1800
Category Text
eBook-No. 991
Release Date
Last Update Jan 23, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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