Scripture and Science
Some Motives and Incentives to the Love of God
Some Motives and Incentives to the Love of God
By: Robert Boyle
- Collection ID
- PBK.003386
- Type
- Printed Book
- Date
- 1661
- Geography
- England
- Language
- English
- Medium
- Printed on Paper
- Dimensions
- 6.6 × 4.5 × 0.7 in. (16.7 × 11.5 × 1.7 cm)
- Exhibit Location
- Not on View
Robert Boyle, the well-known namesake of Boyle’s Law, was a towering figure in the history of chemistry whose scientific pursuits were closely related to his Christian faith. In his first publication, Some Motives and Incentives to the Love of God, Boyle contrasted mere human romance with love for God, or “seraphick” love (a term based upon the seraphim in Isaiah 6:2). Boyle would go on to publish other works on the Bible and the relationship between faith and reason, but this was his most popular work, appearing in nine editions during his life and six more after his death. This is the second edition, published in 1661.
Robert Boyle, the well-known namesake of Boyle’s Law, was a towering figure in the history of chemistry whose scientific pursuits were closely related to his Christian faith. In his first publication, Some Motives and Incentives to the Love of God, Boyle contrasted mere human romance with love for God, or “seraphick” love (a term based upon the seraphim in Isaiah 6:2). Boyle would go on to publish other works on the Bible and the relationship between faith and reason, but this was his most popular work, appearing in nine editions during his life and six more after his death. This is the second edition, published in 1661.
Printed in 1661 by Henry Herringman, London, England. Acquired by 1863 by Christopher Cleoburey, Oxford, England.[1] Acquired by 1999 by Anthony Laywood, bookseller, Newark, England; Purchased by 1999 by Ted Steinbock, private collector, Louisville, Kentucky; Privately purchased in 2020 by Museum of the Bible, Washington, DC.
Notes: [1] Christopher Cleobury inscribed his name, along with “Pembroke College, Oxford,” on the front pastedown. According to Alumni Oxonienses, Cleobury matriculated in 1801 and later served as a Fellow of Pembroke College. It is possible he also left the notes inscribed on the rear pastedown and flyleaf.
Printed in 1661 by Henry Herringman, London, England. Acquired by 1863 by Christopher Cleoburey, Oxford, England.[1] Acquired by 1999 by Anthony Laywood, bookseller, Newark, England; Purchased by 1999 by Ted Steinbock, private collector, Louisville, Kentucky; Privately purchased in 2020 by Museum of the Bible, Washington, DC.
Notes: [1] Christopher Cleobury inscribed his name, along with “Pembroke College, Oxford,” on the front pastedown. According to Alumni Oxonienses, Cleobury matriculated in 1801 and later served as a Fellow of Pembroke College. It is possible he also left the notes inscribed on the rear pastedown and flyleaf.
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