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Fox, Arthur Wilson

 
9781333682071: Michael Servetus (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Discover the life of a daring 16th‑century thinker and the price he paid for his beliefs.

In this tightly told biography, you’ll follow the restless search for truth that drove Michael Servetus to debate theology, publish radical ideas, and provoke one of the era’s fiercest clashes between reformers and authorities. The book traces his conflicts with Calvin, his bold rejection of prevailing doctrines, and the daring path that led from medical practice to a dangerous book and a controversial trial.



With clear, chronological storytelling, the narrative shows how Servetus defended his views under pressure, and how wider religious tensions shaped his fate. It also places his scientific claim, including the early mention of the circulation of the blood, within his broader quest to restore a purer form of Christianity.




  • Learn how Servetus shaped debates about the Trinity, scripture, and church authority.

  • See the personal risks faced by a controversial thinker in a time of fanaticism and faction.

  • Understand the connection between religious conflict and the fate of new ideas in Europe.

  • Get a portrait of the era’s legal and social forces through a dramatic historical episode.



Ideal for readers of historical biographies and those curious about the clash of ideas in the Reformation era.

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