In this groundbreaking work, John Zephaniah Holwell explores some of the most fundamental questions of human existence. Drawing on the latest scientific discoveries, as well as ancient philosophical traditions, Holwell offers a sweeping vision of the universe and our place in it. His insights into the nature of religion and religious worship are sure to inspire and challenge readers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.