An edition of A mind in frame
(2008)
A mind in frame
the theological thought of Thomas Traherne (1637-1674)
by Thomas Richard Sluberski
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Thomas Traherne (1637?-1674) is the least well-known of the Metaphysical Poets (who include John Donne, Richard Crashaw, and George Herbert). This book is the first complete explication of Traherne's theological thought based on all his known writings.
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A mind in frame: the theological thought of Thomas Traherne (1637-1674)
2008, Lincoln Library Press
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0912168242 9780912168241
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Table of Contents
pt. 1. Introduction. pt. 2. Background. Milieu : 1600-1689
Seventeenth century biography
Post-seventeeth century biographical conjecture
Traherne's theological autobiography
Traherne as mystic
pt. 3. The writings of Thomas Traherne. Chronology and appraisal of Traherne's writings
The intent and content of Traherne's writings : Published writings : Roman forgeries ; Christian ethicks ; Thanksgivings ; A collection of meditations and devotions in three parts (Hexameron). Published writings of disputed authorship : Daily devotions ; meditations and devotions on the life of Christ. Writings possibly intended for publication : Church's year book ; The poetry. Private writings : Centuries ; Select meditations. Notebooks : The early notebook ; The Ficino notebook ; The commonplace book. Missing writings
pt. 4. Traherne and systematic theology. Education and the theological tradition
Systematic theology in seventeenth century England
Traherne's proposal (III Century 42-45)
pt. 5. 'Humanity'. 'The soul' : 'Powers' ; 'Faculties'
'The excellencies of humane nature'
'Wisdom'
'God's goodness'
pt. 6. 'Divinity' (God). 'The unity of his essence'
'The trinity of persons'
'His manifold attributes'
'His works, internal and external'
'His counsels and decrees'
'The work of creation'
'His works of providence'
pt. 7. 'Divinity' (Man). 'The estate of innocency'
'The estate of misery'
'The estate of grace'
Excursus : Traherne as classicist
Excursus : Traherne as Exegete
Excursus : Traherne as church historian
'The state of glory'
pt. 8. 'Natural philosophy'. pt. 9. 'Ethicks'.
Edition Notes
Originally presented as the author's thesis, University of Heidelberg (1973).
"The title of this book, A mind in frame, is taken from I Century 10; III c 3, 50; Christian Ethicks p. 255-56 by Thomas Traherne."
Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-211, 215) and index.
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