1730 Henry Grove Thoughts Concerning the Proofs from a Future State of Reason

Description: Click here to see our other books! Some Thoughts conerning the Proofs of a Future State from Reason. Occasioned by a discourse of the Rev. Mr. Joseph Hallet on the same subject. Henry Grove 1730 Hett and Gray : London 8" by 5" xvi, 211pp SUMMARY A fascinating exploration of the reasonability of life after death with humanist leanings Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION First Edition Henry Grove (1684-1738) was a contemporary of Isaac Watts, educated at dissenting schools in Taunton and London. After a brief stint as a minister in Ilchester, he became a tutor at his old Taunton academy, where his 'open-mindedness' quickly (and perhaps wisely) led him to stay as far away as possible from contemporary theological disputes. Whilst this led some to question his theological ability, his work is marked by the influence of Newton and Locke, and he maintained a commitment to the role of reason in faith (stating that otherwise, conversion would be an arational act. In these Proofs, Groves explores the reasonability of belief in the afterlife. He expresses his personal preference that nonbelievers ought simply to cease to exist rather than to endure an eternity of Hell, but concedes that punishment is probably more in accord with the nature and will of God. He goes on to underscore his belief in reason ('there can be no room for a dispute between reason and revelation’) and expounds that ‘the whole system of divine truths contain’d in the Gospel’ has ‘the same tendency to enlarge the mind, to purify and exalt the affections,and to establish the liberty of the will, as that swarm of errors which fill’d the Pagan world had to confine, to pollute, and enslave.' CONDITION In a full calf binding. Externally, worn, with rubbing to the joints and extremities. Minor chipping to the spine. Joints are cracked. Internally, firmly bound. Front pastedown separated from board with bookplate of Professor David Arthut Pailin to the exposed board; some damp staining; wormholes in outer margin of final three leave of text and two blank end papers; two headpieces; errata on p. 211; faint remains of speckled light red staining on edges of leaves. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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