The Religion of Nature Delineated · Chapter

Translator's Note explained

John Clarke explains that Queen Caroline commanded him to translate the notes of 'The Religion of Nature Delineated' into English for her personal use, and that a new edition prompted the publication of this translation as a supplement to t

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Natural Religion and the Deity
The book 'The Religion of Nature Delineated' focuses on natural religion, and the translation of its notes supports this theme.

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Queen Caroline
Her late majesty commanded the translation of the notes for her own use.
John Locke
Referenced as the translator of the notes; likely John Clarke is meant, but the text names John Clarke.

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“The Religion of Nature Delineated, being a book in great esteem with her late majesty Queen Caroline, she was pleased to command me to translate the notes into English for her own use”
Queen Caroline held this book in high regard and ordered the translator to render its notes into English for her personal reading.
Establishes the royal patronage and the origin of the translation.
“And there being a demand for a new edition, it was thought proper to publish this translation, as these notes are illustrations and confirmations of the sentiments of the learned author”
Because a new edition was requested, it was deemed appropriate to release this translation, since the notes clarify and support the author's ideas.
Explains the rationale for publishing the translated notes.

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