Catholic Reformation and radical heterodoxy in Central-East Europe: Antonio Possevino against Antitrinitarism

Szabó, Ádám (2022) Catholic Reformation and radical heterodoxy in Central-East Europe: Antonio Possevino against Antitrinitarism. HUNGARIAN STUDIES: A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HUNGARIAN STUDIES AND BALASSI INSTITUTE, 36 (S). pp. 149-157. ISSN 0236-6568

Preview

Text 1588-2772-article-p149.pdf Download (497kB) | Preview

Abstract

It is well known that, alongside Lutheranism and Calvinism, other, even more radical forms of Protestantism emerged in the 16th century, attacking fundamental Christian beliefs such as the dogma of the Trinity. However, neither Catholic, nor Protestant states welcomed heterodox views, so their proponents were forced to flee to the East, where they were permitted to build their own churches in Poland and Transylvania. In the western parts of the continent they were largely unknown, so when the first representatives of the Counter-Reformation (mainly Jesuits) arrived, they were confronted with a new, obscure foe.

Actions (login required)

Edit Item