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The praise of wisdom : a commentary on the religious and moral problems and backgrounds of St. Thomas More's Utopia

Title
The praise of wisdom : a commentary on the religious and moral problems and backgrounds of St. Thomas More's Utopia / Edward L. Surtz, S.J.
Author
Surtz, Edward, 1909-1973
Publication
  • Chicago [Illinois] : Loyola University Press, 1957.
  • ©1957

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Description
xii, 402 pages; 24 cm.
Series Statement
Jesuit studies : contributions to the arts and sciences / by members of the Society of Jesus
Uniform Title
Jesuit studies
Subject
  • More, Thomas, Saint, 1478-1535
  • More, Thomas 1478-1535
  • More, Thomas
  • Utopia (More, Thomas, Saint)
  • Zeithintergrund
Bibliography (note)
  • Bibliographical references included in "Notes" (p. 315-346) Bibliography: p. 349-365.
Contents
Preface -- Interpretations of "Utopia" -- God : reason and faith -- Toleration and heresy -- Death, euthanasia, suicide -- Divination and miracles -- Asceticism and good works -- Celibacy -- Priests and bishops -- Religious devotion and holydays -- Common religion -- Confession, sacrifice, accouterments -- Music and prayer -- Deformation and reformation -- Family and marriage -- Divorce, adultery, fornication -- Slavery -- Just war -- Conduct of war -- Praise of wisdom.
LCCN
57008874
OCLC
  • ocm00268253
  • 268253
  • SCSB-120624
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library