Literature and the Encounter with God in Post-Reformation England

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The book explores the perspectives of early modern figures like John Dee, John Donne, and Jane Lead on experiencing and approaching God. Michael Martin analyzes how these writers, who bridge the realms of poetry, preaching, mysticism, and science, articulate their encounters with the divine. Their varied approaches reflect the complexities of spirituality during that era, highlighting the interplay between faith and intellectual inquiry.