John Ray: “Divinity is my Profession”
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Summary. John Ray was primarily interested in his work as a naturalist. However, prompted by conscience and the sense of priestly obligation, he authored three books religious character: one on physico-theology, sacred physics, practical theology. The article presents some views expressed these books.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Studia Theologica Varsaviensia
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['0585-5594']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21697/stv.11585