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Jeremy Taylor

The best theology is rather a divine life than a divine knowledge.

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Jeremy Taylor is saying that living according to spiritual principles is more important than simply understanding religious ideas intellectually. He emphasizes that true faith is shown through how one lives, not just what one knows about God.

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