""John Smith, Platonist: An Interpreter Of The Spirit"" is a book written by Rufus M. Jones. The book explores the life and work of John Smith, a 17th-century English theologian and philosopher who was deeply influenced by the ideas of Plato. Jones argues that Smith's Platonism was a crucial factor in his spiritual and intellectual development, and that it had a profound impact on his theology and philosophy.The book provides a detailed analysis of Smith's writings, including his most famous work, ""Select Discourses"". Jones examines Smith's ideas about God, the soul, and the nature of reality, as well as his views on ethics and morality. He also explores Smith's relationship with other important thinkers of his time, including Francis Bacon and Ren����� Descartes.Throughout the book, Jones emphasizes the importance of understanding Smith's Platonism in order to fully appreciate his contributions to theology and philosophy. He argues that Smith's ideas continue to be relevant today, and that they offer valuable insights into the nature of the human spirit and its relationship to the divine.Overall, ""John Smith, Platonist: An Interpreter Of The Spirit"" is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the life and work of an important figure in the history of philosophy and theology. It will be of interest to scholars and students of philosophy, theology, and intellectual history, as well as anyone interested in the intersection of spirituality and philosophy.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Spiritual Reformers in the 16th and 17th Centuries, by Rufus M. Jones. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766101908.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
