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This book presents a collection of 17th century religious discourses by John Smith, a Cambridge theologian, that explore the nature of God, the human soul, and prophecy. These discourses are significant because they provide insights into the theological debates of the time, particularly those surrounding the existence of God, immortality of the soul, and the role of prophecy in religious experience. The author argues for the existence of God based on rational proofs and the concept of a divine nature that transcends the material world. He also examines the nature of the human soul and its relationship to the body, suggesting that the soul is an immaterial substance that survives physical death. Additionally, the author discusses the role of prophecy in religious experience, distinguishing between true prophecy and imposture. Overall, these discourses offer a rich and nuanced exploration of key theological concepts, providing valuable insights into the religious thought and beliefs of the 17th century.
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Originally published in 1859, as the fourth edition of a 1660 original, this book contains the text of the Select Discourses of the theologian John Smith. Smith covers a variety of religious topics in these essays, including superstition, atheism and the existence and nature of God.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a collection of 17th century religious discourses by John Smith, a Cambridge theologian, that explore the nature of God, the human soul, and prophecy. These discourses are significant because they provide insights into the theological debates of the time, particularly those surrounding the existence of God, immortality of the soul, and the role of prophecy in religious experience. The author argues for the existence of God based on rational proofs and the concept of a divine nature that transcends the material world. He also examines the nature of the human soul and its relationship to the body, suggesting that the soul is an immaterial substance that survives physical death. Additionally, the author discusses the role of prophecy in religious experience, distinguishing between true prophecy and imposture. Overall, these discourses offer a rich and nuanced exploration of key theological concepts, providing valuable insights into the religious thought and beliefs of the 17th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331018995_0
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