How the Idea of Religious Toleration Came to the West - by Perez Zagorin (Paperback)

This book is a groundbreaking exploration of religious tolerance in Western culture since the Enlightenment.

Written by a leading historian, it traces the evolution of the concept of religious toleration from the 17th century to the present day.

With a focus on the intellectual history of the modern world, the book exposes the connection between toleration and religious freedom, revealing how sixteenth- and seventeenth-century thinkers contributed to advancing the cause of toleration.

The author's incisive discussion covers major writers, thinkers, and controversies responsible for the emergence of religious tolerance in Western society, from Erasmus and Sir Thomas More to John Milton and John Locke.

By reading these thinkers and understanding their concerns for the spiritual welfare of religion itself, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the origins of religious toleration in Western culture.

This book is an essential chapter in the intellectual history of the modern world and a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of religious tolerance and freedom.