The Age of Reason · Character
Dr. Priestley
English scientist and theologian whose views are discussed.
minor
Also known as Priestley
First appearance: the age of reason
Dr. Priestley shows up with force in Editor's Introduction. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Answered Paine's work; made three alterations in quoting less than a page from The Age of Reason and raised an editorial footnote into the text.
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- Paine's publishers and allies
- Gospel figures and revolutionaries
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