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Theologico-Political Treatise — Part 1

by Benedictus de Spinoza (1632–1677)

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"Theologico-Political Treatise — Part 1" by Benedictus de Spinoza is a work of philosophy published in 1670. Written anonymously in Latin amid growing religious intolerance, this controversial treatise challenges ecclesiastical authority and critiques scripture while advocating for freedom of thought, speech, and religion. Spinoza argues for separating religious leaders from political power and envisions the state's role as guaranteeing citizens' liberty. The work analyzes Judaism and Christianity, champions democracy and secularism, and boldly defends the freedom to philosophize against religious control.

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  • Philosophy and religion · Early works to 1800
  • Free thought · Early works to 1800
  • Political science · Early works to 1800

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Chapter I - Of Prophecy

Baruch Spinoza

A Theologico-Political Treatise

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Origin and consequences of superstition.

Causes that have led the author to write.

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Contents

  1. Part 1 - Chapters I to V
  2. Chapter I - Of Prophecy
  3. Chapter III - Of the Vocation of the Hebrews, and whether the Gift of: Prophecy was peculiar to them
  4. Chapter IV - Of the Divine Law
  5. Chapter V - Of the Ceremonial Law
  6. Preface
  7. Chapter I: - Of Prophecy
  8. Chapter II: - Of Prophets
  9. Chapter III: Of the Vocation of the Hebrews, and: Whether the Gift of Prophecy Was Peculiar to Them
  10. Chapter IV: - Of the Divine Law
  11. Chapter V: - Of the Ceremonial Law
  12. Chapter I
  13. Chapter III

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This free edition of Theologico-Political Treatise — Part 1 by Benedictus de Spinoza comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #989, released 1997-07-01. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Philosophy & Ethics, Religion/Spirituality, Politics.

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