Giordano Bruno: Theosophy's Apostle in the Sixteenth Century (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162564098)

""Giordano Bruno: Theosophy's Apostle in the Sixteenth Century"" is a biographical account of the life and ideas of Giordano Bruno, an Italian philosopher and theologian who lived during the Renaissance. Written by Annie Besant, a prominent Theosophist and social reformer, the book explores Bruno's intellectual development, his religious and philosophical beliefs, and his controversial views on topics such as the nature of the universe, the existence of God, and the role of humanity in the cosmos. Besant also delves into Bruno's political and social activism, which ultimately led to his arrest, trial, and execution by the Inquisition. Through her detailed and engaging narrative, Besant sheds light on the life and legacy of one of the most fascinating and influential thinkers of the sixteenth century.1913. Annie Besant's lecture on Giordano Bruno at the Sorbonne. The same place in which he set forth his theories on the Infinite Universe, on the Universal Life, on the Immortality and Eternity of the human Spirit and on the Life Heroic that leads to human perfection. Later, Bruno was to be burned at the stake for those same teachings. Giordano Bruno, a man of inspiration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Annie Besant
ISBN-10: 1162564091
ISBN-13: 9781162564098
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 62
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.27lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.13d