Affected Quote by Richard Hooker
“I observe there is in Mr. Hooker no affected language; but a grave, comprehensive, clear manifestation of reason, and that backed with the authority of the Scriptures, the fathers and schoolmen, and with all law both sacred and civil.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity, 1594
Hooker praises Hooker’s reasoning grounded in scripture, tradition, and law, showing comprehensive rational authority.
In simple terms: Reason grounded in faith and law.
Key Takeaway
Value reason backed by tradition and scripture.
Themes
theology
law
reason
authority
Mood
scholarly
serious
Type
theological
academic
When to use this quote
- church governance
- legal scholarship
- ethical debates
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
philosophy
historical theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does tradition shape modern law?
- When should reason challenge authority?
A Different Perspective
Rigid reliance on tradition may resist necessary reform.
