An Essay on Inspiration : In Two Parts (Classic Reprint)

Benjamin Bayly

ISBN 10: 133399639X / ISBN 13: 9781333996390

Published by Forgotten Books, 2016

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Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 380 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Essay on Inspiration : In Two Parts (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 133399639X
• ISBN 13: 9781333996390
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Sehr gut
• Seller catalogs:
  • Bücher

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Synopsis

Explore a historical critique of how spiritual inspiration is understood and explained. This book examines claims of inner light and inspiration, and questions how such experiences are used to support or challenge religious authority.

The discussion centers on how individuals interpret divine guidance, the role of personal revelation, and the tension between inner illumination and established scripture. It provides a window into 18th?century debates about faith, reason, and the limits of personal experience in matters of belief.

• Defines what counts as genuine inspiration versus impostor claims.


• Explores how inner light is used to justify authority or challenge Scripture.


• Examines how different groups view prophetic gifts and revelation.


• Considers the role of reason in evaluating religious claims.

Ideal for readers of historical religious thought, early modern debates on inspiration, and readers seeking a critical look at how personal revelation is argued and contested.