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“The woman in us still prosecutes a deceit like that begun in the garden.”

Quote by Joseph Glanvill

Book:Collected works of Joseph Glanvill

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Collected works of Joseph Glanvill

The Collected Works of Joseph Glanvill includes a variety of texts, such as treatises on the supernatural, philosophical essays, and scientific observations, reflecting Glanvill's intellectual pursuits and his influence on the Enlightenment era. more

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Joseph Glanvill

Joseph Glanvill was a 17th-century English writer known for his philosophical and theological works. His writings covered a wide range of topics including natural philosophy, moral philosophy, and mysticism. more

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