A Theological-Political Treatise [Part III]
By Baruch Spinoza
Length1h 39m
About this audiobook
"A Theological-Political Treatise [Part III]" by Spinoza, translated by R.H.M. Elwes, is the third part of a profound philosophical work that combines theology and politics. In this part, Spinoza examines the origins and nature of superstition, arguing that it stems from fear and uncertainty. He further discusses the function of prophecy, the interpretation of Scripture, and the relationship between religion and the state. His basic premise is that theology and political philosophy should be kept separate for a peaceful society.
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GenrePhilosophy
Length1 hr 39 mins
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Publish dateJan 1, 1901
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1 CHAPTER 11 - AN INQUIRY WHETHER THE APOSTLES WROTE THEIR EPISTLES AS APOSTLES AND PROPHETS, OR MERELY AS TEACHERS; AND AN EXPLANATION OF WHAT IS MEANT BY AN APOSTLE.
2 CHAPTER 12 - OF THE TRUE ORIGINAL OF THE DIVINE LAW, AND WHEREFORE SCRIPTURE IS CALLED SACRED, AND THE WORD OF GOD. HOW THAT, IN SO FAR AS IT CONTAINS THE WORD OF GOD, IT HAS COME DOWN TO US UNCORRUPTED.
3 CHAPTER 13 - IT IS SHOWN THAT SCRIPTURE TEACHES ONLY VERY SIMPLE DOCTRINES, SUCH AS SUFFICE FOR RIGHT CONDUCT.
4 CHAPTER 14 - DEFINITIONS OF FAITH, THE FAITH, AND THE FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH, WHICH IS ONCE FOR ALL SEPARATED FROM PHILOSOPHY.
5 CHAPTER 15 - THEOLOGY IS SHOWN NOT TO BE SUBSERVIENT TO REASON, NOR REASON TO THEOLOGY: A DEFINITION OF THE REASON WHICH ENABLES US TO ACCEPT THE AUTHORITY OF THE BIBLE.
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