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Although irenism did not play a major role in the theological climate of the 16th Century , it is seen by some as forerunner to the more modern Ecumenical movements. An excellent description of an early irenic movemment can be found in Adam Nicolson 's book ''God's Secretaries'', which is about the making of the King James Bible . Nicolson believes that King James I wanted to avoid religious conflict between the Established English Church and the Puritan movements. James thought the bible, whose creation was the job of several committees drawing on a variety of earlier translations, might effect some reconciliation between the not-quite-warring religious factions. Unfortunately for everyone involved, that tension finally exploded in the English Civil War . Philosopher Gottfried Leibniz was a supporter of irenism in the 18th century. For more information on modern irenic scholarship, check out ''Common Knowledge'', a fiery peace-studies journal, at http://commonknowledge.dukejournals.org/! ''Italic text'' |
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