A miscellaneous metaphysical essay [electronic resource] : Or, An hypothesis concerning the formation and generation of spiritual and material beings. With their several characteristics and properties, and how far the several surrounding beings partake of either property. To which is added, some thoughts upon creation in general, upon pre-existence, the cabalistic account of the mosaic creation, the formation of Adam, and fall of mankind; and upon the nature of Noah's deluge. As also upon the dormant state of the soul, from the creation to our birth, and from our death to the resurrection. The whole considered upon the principles of reason, and from the tenor of the revelations in the Holy Scriptures. By an Impartial inquirer after truth.