Publisher's Synopsis
The Truth of the Christian Religion is a seminal work of Christian apologetics written by the Dutch theologian Hugo Grotius in the 17th century. In this book, Grotius sets out to defend the Christian faith against the attacks of skeptics and atheists, using both reason and scripture to make his case. He argues that Christianity is the only true religion, and that its teachings are supported by historical evidence, logical arguments, and the testimony of eyewitnesses. Grotius also addresses common objections to Christianity, such as the problem of evil and the apparent contradictions in the Bible. Throughout the book, he emphasizes the importance of faith and the need for Christians to live virtuous lives in accordance with the teachings of Jesus Christ. The Truth of the Christian Religion is a classic work of Christian apologetics that continues to be studied and debated by scholars and theologians today.1819. Grotius, a pioneering natural rights theorist, defined natural law as a perceptive judgment in which things are good or bad by their own nature. This was a break from Calvinist ideals, where God is the only source of ethical qualities. These things that are by themselves good are associated with the nature of man. Grotius, a humanist and Dutch patriot, struggled with Calvinism all of his life. In this struggle, he dealt with the international laws of war and issues of peace and justice. Although most famous for his theories of natural law, Grotius was also considered to be a great theologian. This volume is also illustrated with notes from Mr. Le Clerc.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
