Giordano Bruno: Theosophy's Apostle in the Sixteenth Century (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781564595478)

""Giordano Bruno: Theosophy's Apostle in the Sixteenth Century"" is a biographical work written by Annie Besant that delves into the life and work of Giordano Bruno, a controversial figure in the 16th century who was both a philosopher and a theologian. Besant explores Bruno's early life, his education, and his journey to becoming a prominent figure in the fields of philosophy and theology. She also discusses Bruno's beliefs, which were often at odds with the Catholic Church, and his eventual imprisonment and execution for heresy. Throughout the book, Besant provides insight into Bruno's contributions to the fields of science and philosophy, and highlights the impact of his ideas on later thinkers. Overall, ""Giordano Bruno: Theosophy's Apostle in the Sixteenth Century"" is a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of a fascinating figure in history.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 Wood Besant
ISBN-10: 1564595471
ISBN-13: 9781564595478
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/01/1995
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 10.28h x 7.90w x 0.16d