Description: Typed Letter Signed and Notes for a Scientific Theory of Theological Experiences Author: DICK, Philip K. Title: Typed Letter Signed and Notes for a Scientific Theory of Theological Experiences Publication: 1975 Description: Near Fine. A letter dated January 27, 1975 and written to Paul [presumably Paul Williams, Dick's close friend and eventual biographer] transmitting chapter one of Confessions [of a Crap Artist] (not included here) and, included here, two pages of "theological ramblings" related to Dick's "beginning to fashion a scientific theory about [his] theological experiences..." The letter covers a bit about the retrograde forces such as tachyons bleeding back at Earth due to the weakening field of time; one of the two pages of notes considers humans' (and Dick's) roles as avatars, with knowledge received from the Holy Spirit; the other page considers our inability to recognize God and postulates a "SF novel: Hefestus as VALIS" -- a very early mention of the acronym Dick developed for the "Vast Active Living Intelligence System" that he considered to be the nature of reality and the universe, after his psychological/religious epiphanies that he experienced in February and March of 1974. The theological writings are from the early pages of what came to be known as his Exegesis, which, by the time of his death in 1982, had reached over 8000 pages of religious and metaphysical insight and speculation. The letter, signed by Dick, runs about 225 words; the theological musings about 950 words. Near fine. Unless otherwise noted, our first editions are first printings. Seller ID: 032866 Ken Lopez Bookseller We deal in rare books, specializing in modern literary first editions. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All books are First Editions or First American Editions in dust jackets unless otherwise noted and are returnable within 30 days of receipt for a refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 8500 USD
Location: Hadley, Massachusetts
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Author: DICK, Philip K
Publisher: Unknown
Year Printed: 1975
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Signed
Original/Facsimile: Original
