Sir Thomas Browne: A Doctor's Life of Science & FaithSchuman, 1950 - 319 pages A study of Sir Thomas Browne, a seventeenth century physician who was deeply concerned with his own faith at a time of religious strife and of new interest in science, and the remarkable age in which he lived. |
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Page 4
... speaks directly to our own age , as he did to past times . His book is a plea for the individual's right to fol- low his own conscience in religion . It affirms the power of intuitive faith over a cold rationalism . It cries out for ...
... speaks directly to our own age , as he did to past times . His book is a plea for the individual's right to fol- low his own conscience in religion . It affirms the power of intuitive faith over a cold rationalism . It cries out for ...
Page 42
... speak amid the distinguished company assem- bled in the common hall . Besides the Fellows and scholars of Broadgates , there were representatives of the benefac- tors , and a number of members of the University , includ- ing the Vice ...
... speak amid the distinguished company assem- bled in the common hall . Besides the Fellows and scholars of Broadgates , there were representatives of the benefac- tors , and a number of members of the University , includ- ing the Vice ...
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... speaks of Clayton as " my old acquaintance , " and reminds Edward that “ you were beholden to him in Ox- ford ; and still are , for his good report of you . " 12 Another Oxford acquaintance was Dr. William Den- ton , of 45 Oxford.
... speaks of Clayton as " my old acquaintance , " and reminds Edward that “ you were beholden to him in Ox- ford ; and still are , for his good report of you . " 12 Another Oxford acquaintance was Dr. William Den- ton , of 45 Oxford.
Contents
Religio Medici A Doctors Confession of Faith 3 | 3 |
From Cheapside to Winchester | 26 |
Oxford | 37 |
Copyright | |
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