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Cicero in Heaven explores how the ancient Roman orator Cicero shaped Martin Luther's thought and the wider Protestant Reformation movement. Carl Springer traces the profound influence of Ciceronian rhetoric on Luther and his contemporaries, revealing how classical eloquence became central to Reformation theology and practice. The book examines why Cicero's works remained essential to educational curricula across Europe following the 16th-century religious upheaval, demonstrating that the Reformation was not merely a theological event but a cultural transformation that redefined how Renaissance thinkers engaged with classical sources. Part of the St Andrews Studies in Reformation History series (volume 9), this work connects intellectual history with religious change, offering scholars and students a nuanced understanding of how ancient Roman rhetorical traditions persisted and evolved through one of history's most transformative periods.

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Carl Springer's Cicero in Heaven examines the rhetorical influence of the Roman orator on Martin Luther and other key Reformation figures.

The book demonstrates how Ciceronian rhetoric shaped Reformation theology and became integral to Protestant educational practice.

Part of the St Andrews Studies in Reformation History series (volume 9), providing scholarly analysis within a peer-reviewed academic collection.

Traces how classical Roman eloquence remained central to European schools and intellectual life following the 16th-century religious upheaval.

Connects intellectual and cultural history to show the Reformation's lasting impact on the study and transmission of classical sources.

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Brand: Brill
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 9004355154
Category: Books > Subjects > History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 16 November 2017
Listed Since: 06 July 2017

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