John Locke's Christianity

• Published in: Bunyan studies no. 26; pp. 131 - 134
• Main Author: Coffey, John
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumbria University, Department of Humanities, Faculty of Arts, Design and Social Sciences 01.01.2022
• Subjects: Calvinism; Christianity; Christology; Consciousness; Jewish people; Locke, John (1632-1704); Morality; Philosophers; Religion; Religious orthodoxy; Salvation; Sin; Theologians; Theology

On Scripture, Locke (like the Socinians and many Arminians) inferred biblical authority from the moral excellence of the Scriptures and held staunchly to sola scriptura against Catholics (and even orthodox Protestants) who invoked the authority of tradition. [...]on toleration, Lucci emphasises that...