Empire of Souls: Robert Bellarmine and the Christian Commonwealth (Oxford Studies in Historical Theology)
Empire of Souls: Robert Bellarmine and the Christian Commonwealth (Oxford Studies in Historical Theology)
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Editorial Reviews
With exquisite scholarship, theoretical clarity and commanding historical perspective, Stefania Tutino presents a radical re-reading of Robert Bellarmine's political thought. Reading the Cardinal in a wide European context, Tutino sets aside the common view of his work as the essence of
Counter-Reformation political theology. Inspired by Antonio Gramsci, she finds in Bellarmine a sophisticated theory of Catholicism as spiritual hegemony, rather than Carl Schmitt's exemplar of anti-modernity. A fine piece of work.
--Knud Haakonssen, Professor of Intellectual History, University of Sussex
Robert Bellarmine, Saint and Cardinal, was one of the most important figures of the Catholic (or Counter-) Reformation. Well-known for his role in the investigation of Galileo, and in the condemnation of Copernicanism, he was famous in his own time especially for his writings on church-state
relations and papal authority. This fine, scholarly, and lucidly expressed book is the fullest modern account of Bellarmine's theories on these matters. It is particularly valuable for the wide range of manuscript sources in Latin and Italian that it draws on, from archives in the Vatican and
elsewhere.
--Johann Sommerville, Professor of History, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Extensive notes, a select bibliography, and a careful index help to make this a volume well worth the attention of a wide variety of students and scholars of european politics and theology--Thomas Worcester, College of the Holy Cross
Tutino compliments her study with a newly published collection of writings, never before translated into English, that she believes best represents Bellarmine's political theology. These two impressive scholarly achievements go beyond the standard story of a reactionary crusader battling anti-papal
princes, and protesting Protestants, typical of most traditional studies...Tutino's valuable study, and her handsome collection of translations, can help guide our way.--
Homiletic & Pastoral Review
Empire of Souls is an important contribution to and arguably necessary for studies of Bellarmine and of early modern Catholicism...important reading also for historians of doctrines and for historians and theologians of the papacy, of the post-Reformation period, of ecumenism, and of the separation
of church and state. Consequently, this book is also recommended for scholars who work on the intersection of European religion and political theory.--
Journal of the American Academy of Religion
Tutino's book is an extensive study of one concept as it played out not just in Rome but across Western Europe.--
The Review of Politics
A first-rate book, ambitious in scope, impressive in delivery, tenacious in analysis, precise and comprehensive in documentation, a book destined for many a long year to come to constitute the requisite point of departure for other studies in the field.--
The Catholic Historical Review
About the Author
Stefania Tutino completed her Ph. D. in early modern history at the Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa, in 2003. She has been an Andrew W. Mellon postdoctoral fellow at UCLA, and she was previously at UCSB, where she held a joint appointment in the Departments of History and Religious Studies. She is
now a Professor of Early Modern History at UCLA.
now a Professor of Early Modern History at UCLA.
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Overview
Description
Editorial Reviews
With exquisite scholarship, theoretical clarity and commanding historical perspective, Stefania Tutino presents a radical re-reading of Robert Bellarmine's political thought. Reading the Cardinal in a wide European context, Tutino sets aside the common view of his work as the essence of
Counter-Reformation political theology. Inspired by Antonio Gramsci, she finds in Bellarmine a sophisticated theory of Catholicism as spiritual hegemony, rather than Carl Schmitt's exemplar of anti-modernity. A fine piece of work.
--Knud Haakonssen, Professor of Intellectual History, University of Sussex
Robert Bellarmine, Saint and Cardinal, was one of the most important figures of the Catholic (or Counter-) Reformation. Well-known for his role in the investigation of Galileo, and in the condemnation of Copernicanism, he was famous in his own time especially for his writings on church-state
relations and papal authority. This fine, scholarly, and lucidly expressed book is the fullest modern account of Bellarmine's theories on these matters. It is particularly valuable for the wide range of manuscript sources in Latin and Italian that it draws on, from archives in the Vatican and
elsewhere.
--Johann Sommerville, Professor of History, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Extensive notes, a select bibliography, and a careful index help to make this a volume well worth the attention of a wide variety of students and scholars of european politics and theology--Thomas Worcester, College of the Holy Cross
Tutino compliments her study with a newly published collection of writings, never before translated into English, that she believes best represents Bellarmine's political theology. These two impressive scholarly achievements go beyond the standard story of a reactionary crusader battling anti-papal
princes, and protesting Protestants, typical of most traditional studies...Tutino's valuable study, and her handsome collection of translations, can help guide our way.--
Homiletic & Pastoral Review
Empire of Souls is an important contribution to and arguably necessary for studies of Bellarmine and of early modern Catholicism...important reading also for historians of doctrines and for historians and theologians of the papacy, of the post-Reformation period, of ecumenism, and of the separation
of church and state. Consequently, this book is also recommended for scholars who work on the intersection of European religion and political theory.--
Journal of the American Academy of Religion
Tutino's book is an extensive study of one concept as it played out not just in Rome but across Western Europe.--
The Review of Politics
A first-rate book, ambitious in scope, impressive in delivery, tenacious in analysis, precise and comprehensive in documentation, a book destined for many a long year to come to constitute the requisite point of departure for other studies in the field.--
The Catholic Historical Review
About the Author
Stefania Tutino completed her Ph. D. in early modern history at the Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa, in 2003. She has been an Andrew W. Mellon postdoctoral fellow at UCLA, and she was previously at UCSB, where she held a joint appointment in the Departments of History and Religious Studies. She is
now a Professor of Early Modern History at UCLA.
now a Professor of Early Modern History at UCLA.
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- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
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Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
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To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
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- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
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