A Modest Enquiry into the Mystery of Iniquity, The First Part, Containing a Careful and Impartial Delineation of the True Idea of Antichristianism in the Real and Genuine Members thereof, such as are indeed opposite to the indispensable Purposes of the Gospel of Christ, and to the Interest of his KingdomeÉ

More, Henry

Published by London: Printed by J. Flesher for W. MordenÉ 1650. [together with:] ÑÑÑ. The Apology of Dr. Henry MoreÉWherein is contained As Well A more General Account of the Manner and Scope of his Writings, As a Particular Explication of several Passages in his Grand Mystery of GodlinessÉLondon: Printed by J. FlesherÉ1664., 1664

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More (1614-87) "Ébelonged to that little band of Christian Platonists which was formed at Cambridge in the middle of the seventeenth century, and the distinctive traits of their school of thought are perhaps best brought out in his writings" (John Henry Overton in D.N.B.). He was fascinated by the occult science of such men as Van Helmont and believed in witchcraft, which he considered "evidence of the reality of the unseen world." He was the only one of the Cambridge Platonists to publish extensively." Folio. [12], 478, [22]; [4], pp. 481-567, [5] pp. First title in black and red. Full calf with gilt burgundy morocco label, edges stained red. Crudely rehinged, corners worn. Old ink signature ("Eliz. Staunton") on title-page, a little old ink underscoring. Edges of fly-leaves browned and a bit chipped. Overall a good, clean copy. First edition. Wing 2666. Seller Inventory # 11421

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Title: A Modest Enquiry into the Mystery of ...

Publisher: London: Printed by J. Flesher for W. MordenÉ 1650. [together with:] ÑÑÑ. The Apology of Dr. Henry MoreÉWherein is contained As Well A more General Account of the Manner and Scope of his Writings, As a Particular Explication of several Passages in his Grand Mystery of GodlinessÉLondon: Printed by J. FlesherÉ1664.

Publication Date: 1664

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: 1st Edition