An Elegant and Learned Discourse of the Light of Nature

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The collection of sermons delivered by Nathaniel Culverwell explores the intricate relationship between reason and faith, marking a significant moment in English Protestantism. It highlights the role of reason in ethics and natural law, bridging Calvinist beliefs with Enlightenment thought. Set against the backdrop of the seventeenth century, a time of upheaval and migration, Culverwell's work engages with debates on divine understanding and the nature of knowledge, ultimately contributing to modern concepts of liberty and individual responsibility.