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The provenance of John Milton's 'Christian Doctrine': a reply to William B. Hunter. (response to William B. Hunter, Studies in English Literature, vol. 32, p. 129, Winter 1992 and vol. 33, p. 191, Winter 1993) (Forum II: Milton's 'Chri

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From: Studies in English Literature, 1500-1900
Date: 19940101
Author:Kelley, Maurice

The author of the heretical theological treatise, 'De Doctrina Christiana,' is undoubtedly John Milton, contrary to William B. Hunter's belief expressed in his treatise, 'The Provenance of the Christian Doctrine.' Furthermore, Hunter suggests that the Dutchman Isaac Vossius may have been the author. Historical research shows that the manuscript passed through several people and could not be printed because of controversial religious content.

As scholars have determined it during the past century and a half, the provenance of the Christian Doctrine should invite no suspicion of Milton's ...

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