STILES: The Life of Ezra Stiles, A Fellow of the American Philosophical Societyby Abiel Holmes. 1798. 403p The author experienced doubts about faith from 1749 to 1752, which led to a significant shift from preaching to studying law. During this period, he sought to deepen his understanding of the Holy Land through correspondence with a Greek priest, indicating a desire for a more profound connection to his faith and its historical roots. This exploration reflects a broader quest for knowledge and understanding that characterizes