Cambridge Platonist spirituality / edited and introduced by Charles Taliaferro and Alison J. Teply ; preface by Jaroslav Pelikan.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Taliaferro, Charles.

Teply, Alison J.

Series:

Classics of Western spirituality

The Classics of Western spirituality

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cambridge Platonists.

Spirituality--Church of England.

Spirituality.

Physical Description:

xii, 233 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Paulist Press, [2004]

Summary:

This volume in the distinguished Classics of Western Spirituality series presents a collection of essays, poetry, and treatises by Cambridge Platonists, a movement in philosophical theology that flourished around Cambridge University in the 17th century and left a profound impact on the shape of subsequent religious life in the English speaking world. This school of thought emphasized the great goodness of God, the accord between reason and faith, an integrated life of virtue, and the deep joy of living in concord with God. In an important introduction, the editors situate the Cambridge Platonist movement in its historical and religious setting: the decades of turbulence and political crises surrounding the English Civil War. They then offer brief biographical portraits of the principal members of the movement: Benjamin Whichcote; Henry More; Ralph Cudworth; John Smith; Peter Sterry; Nathaniel Culverwell; and Anne Conway.Following the introduction is a representative sample of Cambridge Platonist writings. Scholars and students of 17th-century England, Christian spirituality of the early modern era, intellectual history, and faith and reason will appreciate this treatment of the spiritual life and work of an often overlooked, but significant, movement.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 220-228) and index.

ISBN:

080910539X

0809140381

OCLC:

55124260