The development of Milton's thought
Subtitle: law, government, and religion
By: John T. Shawcross.
Series: Medieval & Renaissance literary studies
Publisher: Duquesne University Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Pittsburgh, Pa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 283
ISBN-13: 9780820704111
Subjects: Milton, John, -- 1608-1674 -- Criticism and interpretation; Milton, John, -- 1608-1674 -- Knowledge and learning; Milton, John, -- 1608-1674 -- Religion
Description: "With this pioneering book, John T. Shawcross debunks a common assumption about what we see in Milton's work: that Milton's views remained unchanged over time. Shawcross systematically analyzes this belief in light of Milton's vocation, social life, politics, and religion, and presents us with a Milton who, indeed, changes his mind." "Shawcross's presentation of a Milton whose thought does actually develop and change - albeit with an unbending belief that faith and God supervene - is an essential contribution to Milton scholarship. In addition to its relevance to Milton scholars, the text will be of interest to cultural and church historians, theologians, and students of the seventeenth century."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Milton and constancy of thought; title: Milton and legal matters; title: Milton the republican; title: Milton, the church, and theology; title: Theological concerns, especially the trinity; title: Theological concerns, the son, and the divine presence; title: Conceptual reflections in Milton's poetry and prose; title: The three major poems; title: Unchanging belief and the changed mind.