A Discourse Concerning the Period of Humane Life: Whether Mutable or Immutable (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Richard Allestree

9780267297573: A Discourse Concerning the Period of Humane Life: Whether Mutable or Immutable (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267297572 ISBN 13: 9780267297573

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Is the length of a human life fixed or can it change with our choices?

This thoughtful work argues that life span is not absolutely predetermined. It explores how Providence, repentance, prayer, and even medicine can influence how long we live, using biblical examples and classical philosophy to weigh evidence and answer common doubts.

Drawing on Scripture and history, the author examines why good lives are not simply punished or rewarded by fate, and how human actions—faith, virtue, and timely remedies—can affect our years. The discussion stays focused on premise and everyday experience, avoiding speculative extremes while offering a clear case for a life that is not strictly fixed.

Clear explanations of how biblical passages and proverbs relate to life expectancy
Arguments about the role of repentance, prayer, and medicine in extending or shortening life
Examples drawn from ancient texts to illuminate moral and theological questions
Discussion of common objections and the practical implications for readers

Ideal for readers of theological philosophy and early modern debates on life, death, and divine justice.

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