02536cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500560012526400510018130000470023233600260027933700260030533800360033150000310036750802260039852013630062453400450198765300540203265300760208685600430216299900170220518820UtSlPG20260610133435.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious14aThe Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 4, April, 1864 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-07-13  aProduced by Joshua Hutchinson, Janet Blenkinship and the
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available by Cornell University Digital Collections)  a"The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 4, April, 1864" by Various is a literary magazine that includes essays, discussions, and reviews reflecting on topics related to literature and national policy during the mid-19th century. The opening portion highlights significant debates regarding the intersections of science and theology, particularly focusing on Sir Charles Lyell's examination of the antiquity of man, and the broader implications of scientific discovery on religious beliefs, thus inviting readers to consider the evolving understanding of humanity's place in the natural world.  The opening of this issue delves into the historical context where theological orthodoxy faced challenges from emerging scientific insights. The author discusses the evolving perceptions of humanity's antiquity, drawing parallels to earlier contentions about the Earth's age. The dialogue captures the tensions between scientific investigation and traditional beliefs, particularly as Sir Charles Lyell's findings are both anticipated and met with skepticism. Establishing a tone of inquiry and philosophical contemplation, the text sets the stage for a rigorous examination of the evidence Lyell presents, while positioning the conflict between science and orthodox religious views as a critical contemporary discourse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLiterature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals  aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 19th century -- Periodicals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18820  c60206d60206