The Religion Of Geology And Its Connected Sciences

von Edward Hitchcock

620 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""The Religion of Geology and its Connected Sciences"" is a book written by Edward Hitchcock, a renowned geologist and theologian of the 19th century. The book explores the relationship between science and religion, specifically focusing on geology and its connection to the Bible. Hitchcock argues that geology can actually strengthen one's faith in God, as it provides evidence of the divine creation of the Earth and the natural laws that govern it. The book is divided into several sections, each exploring a different aspect of geology and its relationship to religion. Hitchcock begins by discussing the history of geology and how it has evolved over time. He then moves on to examine the geological evidence for biblical events such as the Great Flood and the creation of the world. Throughout the book, Hitchcock emphasizes the importance of understanding both science and religion in order to fully appreciate the wonders of the natural world. He argues that science and religion are not mutually exclusive, but rather complement each other in our understanding of the world around us. Overall, ""The Religion of Geology and its Connected Sciences"" is a fascinating exploration of the intersection between science and religion, written by one of the foremost experts of his time. It provides a unique perspective on the relationship between faith and reason, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and religion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Geowissenschaften, Geographie, Umwelt, Planung Geowissenschaften Meteorologie und Klimatologie (Klimaforschung)
• ISBN: 9781428609785
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 26.05.2006
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC