"The human spirit which distinguishes man from the animal is the rational soul; and these two names-- the human spirit and the rational soul-- designate one thing." "Man is the sum of every previous creation, for he contains them all. To man is given the special gift of the intellect." (Bwf 317; Pt 25) (38:6)

"The animal spirit is the power of all the senses, which is realized from the composition and mingling of elements; when this composition decomposes, the power also perishes and becomes annihilated." Book name not found Page 316 . (38:7)

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The Worlds of God
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