Considerations respecting the recognition of friends in another world : on the affirmed descent of Jesus Christ into hell : on phrenology in connexion with the soul : and on the existence of a soul in brutes / by John Redman Coxe.

  • John Redman Coxe
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1845
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Credit: Considerations respecting the recognition of friends in another world : on the affirmed descent of Jesus Christ into hell : on phrenology in connexion with the soul : and on the existence of a soul in brutes / by John Redman Coxe. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    On the Recognition of Departed Friends in another State of Existence—and whether, in that State, they have, or have not, Cognizance of the Affairs and Transactions of this World; together with the probable Influence on their Happiness, should such be the Case. This subject is so intimately connected with that of the state of the soul after death, whether it be in a quiescent or active state, that it may not be irrelevant to make a few pre- liminary remarks thereon. The state of the soul after death, during the intervening pe- riod of its separation from the body, and that of the so called general resurrection at the day of final judgment, has not been the subject of divine revelation. It has hence, at all times, been a fruitful theme of inquiry among the learned, both laity and clergy, of every denomination; nor was its consideration neglected by philosophers of ancient times, even anterior to the Christian dispensation. All investigation has, however, failed to withdraw the veil that is spread between the living and the dead; all is shrouded in uncertainty; and each one must be content to rest for its full elucidation on his own experience, at the close of his earthly pilgrimage! Such being the case, it may be asked, why then attempt to unfold a mystery on which God has thought it inexpedient to enlighten us? The question is probably unanswerable; and A
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