1697 John LOCKE Commonplace Book BIBLE Interpretation Miracles Demons Angels

1697 John LOCKE Commonplace Book BIBLE Interpretation Miracles Demons Angels

“I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts.”

– John Locke 

John Locke was without question one of the world’s most important philosophical thinkers. He published books on human understanding and was the first to describe the idea of ‘blank state’ of the mind. However, in 1685, Locke published the first of his ‘commonplace books’ in which he described the formulas for understanding ideas, quotations, and sayings. This style of writing proved effective for learners so many other writers began publishing common-place books to build on the popularity established by Locke.

One such work was “A Commonplace Book to the Holy Bible” – an anonymously published supplement to scripture reading and interpretation. It provides extensive descriptions on the character of God, the relationship between Christ and the church, on saints, and the roles and duties believers. This book has long been attributed to John Locke, but this attribution has been contested in modern scholarship.

Item number: #24368

Price: $995

LOCKE, John [attributed]

A common-place book to the Holy Bible or, The scriptures sufficiency practically demonstrated wherein whatsoever is contain’d in scripture

London: printed by Jones for Awnsham and Churchil, 1697.

Details:

• Collation: Complete
  • [16], 310, [10]
• References: Wing L 2737
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~8in X 6.5in (20.5cm x 16.5cm)

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