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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This fascinating book sheds light on the remarkable life of Ãtienne Dolet, a celebrated 16th-century man of letters and printer whose bold ideas sparked both admiration and controversy. Delving into newly discovered documents, the author paints a vivid portrait of Dolet's intellectual pursuits, his humanist beliefs, and the religious and political struggles of his time. Dolet's passion for spreading knowledge through the printed word propelled him to establish a printing press in Lyon, where he published works by renowned authors such as Erasmus and Rabelais. However, his progressive ideas and criticisms of the Catholic Church's teachings and practices drew the ire of the powerful Sorbonne and the Inquisition, leading to multiple imprisonments and a death sentence for heresy. The author meticulously examines the charges against Dolet, including his alleged atheism, and provides a nuanced understanding of the complex religious and intellectual landscape of the Reformation period. Through Dolet's own writings and the records of his trial, the book explores the tension between religious dogma and the pursuit of free inquiry, offering insights into the birth of modern skepticism and the struggle for intellectual freedom. This book not only tells the gripping story of a brilliant but tragic figure but also illuminates the broader intellectual and religious currents of a transformative era. It invites readers to delve into the life of a courageous thinker who dared to challenge established norms and whose legacy continues to resonate in contemporary debates on the relationship between faith, reason, and the pursuit of knowledge. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780265117668_0
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