Dr. Sarah Mortimer

Biography

Sarah Mortimer is a specialist in Early Modern History, focusing on the relationship between political thought and religious ideas during a fascinating and complex period. She explores how new ideas about salvation and political life influenced human actions, drawing on the works of thinkers such as Martin Luther, Niccolò Machiavelli, and Christopher Columbus. Her research delves into the intersection of Christian and Muslim societies in Europe, examining how legitimacy in political power was perceived across different faiths. Her significant contributions to intellectual history challenge geographical and religious boundaries, highlighting the importance of religious practice and community formation. Mortimer has published a range of articles that reconsider influential figures like Thomas Hobbes and John Locke through the lens of early modern ethical and political contexts. She is particularly focused on her forthcoming work regarding Hugo Grotius, emphasizing the interplay of Protestant beliefs and moral responsibility.

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