A Treatise Concerning the State of Departed Souls, Before and At, and After the Resurrection - Thomas Burnet - Bog

""A Treatise Concerning the State of Departed Souls, Before and At, and After the Resurrection"" by Thomas Burnet is a theological work that explores the nature of the soul and its existence after death. The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the soul's journey. The first part of the book examines the state of departed souls before the resurrection. Burnet discusses the concept of the soul as an immortal entity that exists independently of the body. He considers the various theories about the nature of the soul and its relationship to the body, including the idea that the soul is created at the moment of conception and the belief that the soul is pre-existent and enters the body at birth. The second part of the book looks at the state of departed souls at the resurrection. Burnet discusses the various theories about what happens to the soul between death and the resurrection, including the concept of purgatory and the idea that the soul is immediately judged and sent to heaven or hell. He also considers the concept of the resurrection of the body and what that means for the soul's existence. The final part of the book explores the state of departed souls after the resurrection. Burnet considers the various theories about the nature of the afterlife, including the idea of a physical heaven and hell and the concept of a spiritual realm. He also discusses the concept of eternal punishment and the possibility of redemption for those who have sinned. Overall, ""A Treatise Concerning the State of Departed Souls, Before and At, and After the Resurrection"" is a comprehensive exploration of the nature of the soul and its existence after death. Burnet draws on a wide range of theological and philosophical sources to present a thought-provoking and insightful examination of this complex and fascinating topic.1739. When Mr. Dennis found this treatise it had been done by another hand, with notes, in which the ashes of the venerable author were poorly and meanly insulted by low and vile buffoonery, becoming neither the gravity of a clergyman, nor the faith of a Christian, nor the justness and spirit of a polite writer, nor the honor and humanity of a gentleman. Mr. Dennis was provoked to translate this treatise anew, that he might have an opportunity by this translation to do justice to the merit of the excellent author. 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.