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Letters Concerning the Love of God Between the Author of the Proposal to the Ladies and Mr. John Norris

Letters Concerning the Love of God Between the Author of the Proposal to the Ladies and Mr. John Norris

Norris, John

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Literary CriticismFiction AnthologiesGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1162614757
ISBN13: 9781162614755
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.78
Height: 0.75 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Letters Concerning the Love of God is an epistolary work that consists of a series of letters exchanged between two prominent 17th-century British theologians, John Norris and an anonymous author known only as the Author of the Proposal to the Ladies. The book is a philosophical and theological exploration of the nature of God's love, and the ways in which it can be experienced and understood by human beings.The letters cover a wide range of topics related to the love of God, including the relationship between love and reason, the role of faith in experiencing divine love, and the nature of God's providence in the world. The authors also discuss the importance of living a virtuous life and cultivating a sense of humility and gratitude in order to fully appreciate God's love.Throughout the book, Norris and the anonymous author engage in a lively and thought-provoking dialogue, drawing on a wide range of philosophical and theological sources to support their arguments. The book is notable for its clear and accessible prose, as well as its emphasis on the practical implications of the authors' ideas for everyday life.Overall, Letters Concerning the Love of God is a timeless meditation on the nature of divine love and its significance for human existence. It remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of philosophy, theology, and spirituality.1695. Wherein Mr. Norris' late discourse, showing that it ought to be entire and exclusive of all other loves, is further cleared and justified. The subject of this correspondence is the best and greatest that the thought of an intelligent creature can possibly exercise itself about the love of God. These letters are philosophical and divine. Written in Old English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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