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Authors: Robert Middlekauff

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plans for Second Coming, 277-78;
endorses science, 279-80;
shaken by new astron-
 
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omy, 282;
studies nature, 283;
refutes mechanists, 284;
reconciles science and faith, 284-90;
focuses on perception, 292-95;
recommends reason, 296-97;
begins to doubt reasons' power, 298-99;
uses Ramist logic, 301-3;
connects worship and Holy Spirit, 303-4;
recommends experimental religion, 307-15;
works out new devotional practice, 309-10;
yearns for Holy Spirit, 315-17;
experience with Spirit, 317-18;
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