Early Modern Toleration: New Approaches

This book explores the practice of toleration and the experience of religious diversity in the early modern world, linking the accommodation of diversity to the experience of individuals. It is structured around five key concepts and is aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 04 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the profound exploration of the practice of tolerance and the captivating tapestry of religious diversity that unfolded in the early modern world. Recent scholarship has illuminated the myriad ways in which religious differences were harmoniously embraced during this transformative era (1500–1800). However, this remarkable journey takes a further step forward with this groundbreaking book, as it intricately connects the accommodation of religious diversity in early modern communities to the personal experiences of individuals who lived within these diverse tapestries. By undertaking a meticulous study of the intricate forms and patterns of interaction between members of various religious groups, including Christian denominations, Muslims, and Jews, spanning across territories such as Europe, the Americas, and South-East Asia, this book unveils a rich tapestry of human experiences.

The book is organized into five compelling key concepts: the senses, identities, boundaries, interaction, and space. Each concept is explored through a series of chapters, each grounded in novel and original research, accompanied by an introduction that contextualizes the chapters within the broader historiographic landscape.

Early Modern Toleration: New Approaches is meticulously crafted with undergraduate and postgraduate students in mind, providing them with a welcoming entry point into the study of religious toleration during the early modern era. Moreover, scholars and enthusiasts of the field will find invaluable insights and cutting-edge contributions within the pages of this captivating book.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367467074