Milton and Monotheism
Duquesne University Press, 2009. Item #81692
Inscribed and signed by the author. First Edition. Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket.
“Milton and Monotheism” by Abraham Stoll is a scholarly examination of how John Milton, the 17th-century English poet and author of Paradise Lost, approached the concept of monotheism—the belief in a single, all-powerful God.
Overview:
• Main Focus: The book explores how Milton reimagined monotheism during a time of religious and political upheaval in England. It addresses how he navigated theological doctrine, scriptural interpretation, and individual conscience in his writings.
• Key Themes:
o Theology and Politics: Stoll analyzes how Milton’s understanding of God is tied to his political vision, especially regarding liberty and authority.
o Anti-Trinitarianism: The book delves into Milton’s controversial rejection of the traditional Christian Trinity, a stance that aligned him with heterodox groups like the Socinians.
o Paradise Lost and Beyond: Stoll interprets Paradise Lost and Milton’s prose works as meditations on divine authority, theodicy, and human freedom.
o Historical Context: The work places Milton’s ideas within the intellectual and religious debates of 17th-century England, including Puritanism, Reformation thought, and classical philosophy.
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Author:
Abraham Stoll is a literary scholar and professor with a focus on early modern literature, theology, and political theory. His expertise lies in interpreting how literature intersects with broader cultural and religious shifts.
Audience:
The book is aimed at scholars and students of English literature, theology, and history—particularly those interested in Milton, early modern religious thought, and literary theology.
Price: $45.00