Leibniz on God and Religion: A Reader 1472580613, 9781472580610

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Leibniz on God and Religion A Reader Translated and edited by Lloyd Strickland

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www.bloomsbury.com BLOOMSBURY and the Diana logo are trademarks of Bloomsbury Publishing F First published 2016 Translated material, introduction and bibliography© Lloyd Strickland, 2016 Lloyd Strickfand has asserted his right under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Ac 1988, to be identified as author of this work, 'On the true Mystical Theology’ w as transcribed and translated by Julia Weekend, ai ‘ Brief explanation of Revelation' w as translated by Daniel J . Cook. In addition, an eai translation of 'The story of Bileam' by Daniel J , Cook w as revised and edited for thi collection. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in e form or by any m eans, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, any information storage or retrieval system , without prior permission in writing from publishers. No responsibility for loss caused to any individual or organization acting on or refrain from action a s a result of the material in this publication can be accepted by Bloomst or the author,

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Leibniz, Gottfried W ilhelm, Freiherr von, 1646-1716, [Works. Selections. English, 2016] Leibniz on God and religion : a reader / edited by Lloyd S tric k la n d ,-1 [edition], pages cm Includes bibliographical references and index, ISBN 978-1-4725-8061-0 (hb>—ISBN 978-1-4725-8062-7