Bøger af Joseph Priestley

Considerations On Differences Of Opinion Among Christians is a book written by Joseph Priestley in 1769. In this book, Priestley discusses the differences in religious opinions among Christians and provides his own perspective on how these differences should be approached. He argues that these differences should not lead to division and conflict, but rather should be embraced as a way to deepen one's understanding of the faith. Priestley also critiques those who hold dogmatic beliefs and refuse to consider other viewpoints. He emphasizes the importance of reason and rationality in religious discussions and encourages Christians to engage in respectful dialogue with one another. The book is a reflection of Priestley's own beliefs as a Unitarian and his commitment to religious tolerance and intellectual inquiry.With A Letter To Mr. Venn, In Answer To His Free And Full Examination Of The Address To Protestant Dissenters, On The Subject Of The Lord¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Supper.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.

1782. To Which is Prefixed an Essay on the Best Method of Communicating Religious Knowledge to the Members of Christian Societies. Volume Two of Two. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417974141.

1782. To Which is Prefixed an Essay on the Best Method of Communicating Religious Knowledge to the Members of Christian Societies. Volume One of Two. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 141797415X.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

""A Sermon Preached At The Gravel Pit Meeting, In Hackney, April 19, 1793"" is a religious text written by Joseph Priestley. The book is a transcript of a sermon delivered by Priestley at the Gravel Pit Meeting in Hackney on April 19, 1793. The sermon focuses on the importance of living a virtuous life and following the teachings of Jesus Christ. Priestley emphasizes the need for individuals to cultivate a strong relationship with God and to strive for righteousness in all aspects of their lives. The book is a valuable resource for individuals seeking guidance and inspiration in their spiritual journey, as well as for scholars interested in the history of religious thought in the late 18th century.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.

These discourses tend more particularly to illustrated the evidence arising from the miracles that have been wrought in favor of the divine mission of Moses and of Christ. Of that, though Priestley's object be ultimately the same, the ground that he took is considerably different from any that he had been upon before. Due to the age and scarcity of the original we reproduced, some pages may be spotty, faded or difficult to read. Written in Old English.

These thirteen discourses were delivered in the Church of the Universalists at Philadelphia in 1796, and were published at the request of many of the hearers. The discourses herein found may be considered as supplemental to those which Mr. Priestley delivered in England relating to the same subject. Due to the age and scarcity of the original we reproduced, some pages may be spotty, faded or difficult to read. Written in Old English.

This volume contains five letters entitled: of the peculiar privileges of the Jewish Nation, and the causes of their prejudices against Christianity; of the present dispersed and calamitous state of the Jewish Nation; of the historical evidences of the divine mission of Christ; of the doctrine concerning the Messiah; and miscellaneous observations and conclusion. Due to the age and scarcity of the original we reproduced, some pages may be spotty, faded or difficult to read. Written in Old English.

In this treatise, Mr. Priestley proposes no more than to consider the first principles of civil and religious liberty, and to explain some leading ideas upon the subject. This subject is in the highest degree interesting to humanity, it is open to philosophical discussion. Having no other views than to promote a thorough knowledge of this subject, not being sensible of any bias to mislead him in his inquiries, and conscious of the uprightness of his intentions, Mr. Priestley freely submits his thoughts to the examination of all impartial judges. Due to the age and scarcity of the original we reproduced, some pages may be spotty, faded or difficult to read. Written in Old English.

With remarks on Mr. Dupuis's Origin of All Religions, the laws and institutions of Moses methodized, and an address to the Jews on the present state of the world and the prophecies relating to it. Mr. Priestley gives a general view of the ancient heathen religions, and of their philosophy as far as it was connected with religion. Due to the age and scarcity of the original we reproduced, some pages may be spotty, faded or difficult to read. Written in Old English.

Found in this book are Parts I and II of the original work. Part I is an examination of the principal objections to the doctrines of natural religion and especially those contained in the writings of Mr. Hume. Part II contains a state of the evidence of revealed religion, with animadversions on the two last chapters of the first volume of Mr. Gibbon's History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Due to the age and scarcity of the original we reproduced, some pages may be spotty, faded or difficult to read. Old English text.

This book contains Mr. Priestley's remarks upon the writings of Dr. Reid, Dr. Beattie and Dr. Oswald. Upon reading their treatises, Priestley found many notions on human nature which were the reverse of his previous learning from Mr. Locke and Dr. Hartley. This work contains not merely illustrations and the most important applications of Hartley's theory, but may contribute in some measure to the improvement and extension of it. Due to the age and scarcity of the original we reproduced, some pages may be spotty, faded or difficult to read. Written in Old English.

This account of the waterways and railways of Great Britain covers those transport routes and systems of inland navigation that had been completed or were in construction at the time of publication in 1831. Not to be confused with his polymath namesake, Joseph Priestley (1766-1852) entrenched his expertise as manager of the Aire and Calder Navigation. Here he provides alphabetical entries ranging from the Aberdare Canal in Glamorganshire to the Wyrley and Essington Canal in the Midlands. Details are given regarding location, construction, relevant Acts of Parliament, and even tonnage rates. Published to accompany a huge map of British inland navigation (a smaller version is featured here as the frontispiece), the book became a standard reference work in its day. Shedding light on the development of commercially crucial infrastructure, it remains valuable to readers and researchers interested in the history of British transport and technology.

Together with companion lectures (also reissued), this popular textbook won Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) a reputation as one of the foremost grammarians of his time. Unlike many comparable works, it assumes no knowledge of Latin, championing usage above all other linguistic standards. This second edition first appeared in 1769.

In this influential 1768 publication, Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) expounds his political philosophy, revealed in part through his earlier writings on education and theology. He maintains that free discourse, made possible by freedom of religion and education, is the best means of achieving social progress.

By the late eighteenth century, scientists had discovered certain types of gas, such as 'fixed air' (carbon dioxide), but their composition was little understood. This three-volume collection presents groundbreaking investigations into gases. Volume 1 (second edition, 1775) includes a history of the field, with accounts of Priestley's early experiments.

The polymath Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) delivered this lecture series in 1762, arguing that the purpose of rhetoric is moral formation. First published in 1777, and reissued here in its 1781 printing, the work draws on the theory of psychological associationism as developed by John Locke and David Hartley.

The English polymath Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) wrote on a wide range of scientific, theological and pedagogical subjects. After the appearance of his influential Rudiments of English Grammar (1761) and A Course of Lectures on the Theory of Language and Universal Grammar (1762), both of which are reissued in this series, Priestley produced in 1765 his Essay on a Course of Liberal Education, which is included and expanded on in this 1778 publication. Here he explains the reasons behind his decision to guide the curriculum at Warrington Academy towards a greater focus on subjects with a more direct application to 'civil and active life'. He offers more general instruction on the cultivation of young men in various spheres, notably through foreign travel and developing 'knowledge of the world'. Priestley ends by outlining a suggested course of lectures on the history and laws of England.

The English polymath Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) wrote on a wide range of scientific, theological and pedagogical subjects. In 1761, he produced the influential textbook Rudiments of English Grammar (also reissued in this series). The following year, having taken up a teaching position at Warrington Academy, he released this outline of nineteen lectures on a variety of linguistic topics. Although it was not published, it was distributed to other dissenting academies. Intended to give teachers a starting point when discussing 'the art of language' in its diverse forms, the lectures range from articulation and the alphabet to comparative linguistics, syntax, metre and the evolution of language. Along with its companion work, it established Priestley as one of the leading grammarians and educators of his time. Modern readers will gain a deeper understanding of his drive to increase and share knowledge of how and why speech and writing served their purpose.

Although Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) is best known now for his work in chemistry, he was also dedicated to promoting the investigation of electricity - a topic often overlooked by his contemporaries. In this 1767 work, he explores the history of electrical study from ancient Greece to the most recent experiments.

This two-volume work from 1807 details the life and achievements of eighteenth-century British philosopher, theologian and scientist Joseph Priestley. Volume 1 includes his autobiography and important appendices concerning his philosophy, political theory and religion.