Through hundreds of published and unpublished sources, Alex J. Novikoff traces the evolution of disputation from its ancient origins to its broader influence in

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Disputation literature is a type of text in which usually two non-human entities (such as trees, animals, drinks, or seasons) try to establish their superiority

A presentation of the pivotal 1519 debate between Martin Luther and John Eck in its historical and theological context, showing its significance for the subsequ