{"product_id":"9788498166262","title":"HISTORY OF THE SPANISH HETERODOX. BOOK I","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHistory of the Spanish Heterodox. Book I\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is the first volume of Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo’s celebrated investigation into dissident thought in Spain. The reader will find an erudite analysis of the religious and intellectual currents that departed from Catholic orthodoxy, from the Roman era to the 16th century. More than a simple condemnation, the book offers a compendium of figures and doctrines that shaped the Spanish cultural debate, becoming an essential source for understanding the roots of traditionalism and national identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook I of the \u003cem\u003eHistory of the Spanish Heterodox\u003c\/em\u003e addresses the emergence and development of ideas considered contrary to official Catholic doctrine in Spain. Menéndez y Pelayo meticulously examines everything from the heresies of late antiquity to the Protestantism and Erasmianism of the 16th century. The work does not merely describe these currents, but contextualizes them within the \"essence of Spain,\" defending a unitary vision of the nation under Catholicism. Despite his critical stance, the author collects and preserves the thought of figures such as Casiodoro de Reina or Cipriano de Valera, offering the reader a vast repertoire of texts and references that would otherwise have fallen into oblivion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe concept of religious heterodoxy in Spanish history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe construction of Spanish national identity linked to Catholicism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe analysis of heresies and dissident currents from antiquity to the 16th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe influence of Erasmianism and Protestantism on Spanish thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eErudition as a tool for defending a traditionalist vision of history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at historians, Hispanists, religious scholars, and readers interested in the intellectual history of Spain. It is also of great value to those who wish to understand the foundations of early 20th-century Spanish conservative thought, as well as to those seeking primary sources on forgotten heterodox figures. However, it requires a reader with a certain historical background and a willingness to tackle a dense and erudite text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA profound and documented vision of dissident currents in Spanish history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a repertoire of heterodox authors and texts that would otherwise be difficult to find.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of the intellectual debate between orthodoxy and heterodoxy that marked the national identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reference work for understanding Spanish traditionalist thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEssential study material for researchers of the history of religions in Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eData sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Menéndez y Pelayo, Marcelino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: MESTAS EDICIONES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: CLASSIC TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: RELIGION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEdition date: May 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 436\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 80 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a classic and essential work for any scholar of Spanish intellectual history. Menéndez y Pelayo displays an overwhelming erudition that, beyond his ideological stance, offers a wealth of information on figures and currents difficult to access in other sources. This first volume lays the foundations for a monumental project that remains an obligatory reference, both for those seeking to understand Catholic traditionalism and for those interested in religious dissent. A demanding but rewarding read for a specialized audience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MESTAS EDICIONES, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405989601627,"sku":"9788498166262","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816626.jpg?v=1781834859","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498166262","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}