Reformation, Revolution, Renovation

The Roots and Reception of the Rosicrucian Call for General Reform

by Lyke de Vries

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21st century
Language: English

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An account of the Rosicrucian manifestos, and in particular their call for a general reformation, in relation to medieval and early modern traditions and reform programs.; Readership: All interested in early modern intellectual history, specifically in reform programs in religion, politics, and knowledge; and anyone with an interest in Reformation studies, the history of science, and Rosicrucianism. Keywords: Universal Reformation, utopia, manifestos, manifestoes, Johann Valentin Andreae, mission statements, reform programs, heterodoxy, seventeenth century, Middle Ages, esotericism, alchemy, medicine, Paracelsus, Paracelsianism, German history, astrology.

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Edition	Date	Publisher	Language	ISBN	Access	Links
The Roots and Reception of the Rosicrucian Call for General Reform Directory of Open Access Books edition 444	2022	Brill; BRILL	English	9789004249394 1269410334	Open access	Directory of Open Access Books (opens in a new tab) OAPEN Library (opens in a new tab)