Etsi Deus non daretur. Hugo Grotius (1583–1645) und der Krieg. Neue Forschungen über den Begründer des modernen Völkerrechts und Wegbereiter der europäischen Aufklärung
Etsi Deus non daretur. Hugo Grotius (1583-1645) and the War. New Research on the Founder of Modern International Law and Pioneer of the European Enlightenment
Author(s): Christoph EhrichtSubject(s): History of Law, International Law, Theology and Religion, 16th Century, 17th Century
Published by: Parafia Ewangelicko-Augsburska (Luterańska) w Gdańsku-Sopocie
Keywords: Hugo Grotius; Netherlands in 16th/17th century; Arminianism; Reformed Theology; Secularisation; Enlightenment; 30-years’ War; International Law; Natural Law; Dietrich Bonhoeffer;
Summary/Abstract: Hugo Grotius, one of the founders of the modern international law, exercised considerable influence on the peace process in the last years of the 30-years’ war. He also played important role in the European history of enlightenment and secularisation. Recently, a wide variety of new publications have appeared presenting life and work of Hugo Grotius. In recent years his intellectual legacy may provide inspiration for a new understanding of religion and spirit of tolerance. The article is a part of a wide debate regarding this illustrious person of the 17th century. A short comment is given on the reception of Grotius work in the Russian tradition.
Journal: Gdański Rocznik Ewangelicki
- Issue Year: 2019
- Issue No: 13
- Page Range: 25-36
- Page Count: 12
- Language: Polish