Hooker

Richard Hooker, a key figure in the intellectual history of the Church of England, is explored in this selection from Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity. Professor McGrade highlights Hooker's significant politico-religious project, emphasizing its relevance beyond merely defending the Elizabethan religious settlement. This edition, based on the authoritative Folger version, focuses on essential sections of The Laws that illuminate Hooker's broader objectives and contextual significance in sixteenth-century Protestantism.