02261cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000290011324501060014226400510024830000470029933600260034633700260037233800360039850000310043450801290046552011760059453400450177065300250181565300130184065300220185385600430187599900170191828248UtSlPG20260610133638.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBS1 aMiller, Hugh,d1802-185614aThe Testimony of the Rocks :bor, Geology in Its Bearings on the Two Theologies, Natural and Revealed 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2009-03-04 aE-text prepared by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Greg Bergquist, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team a"The Testimony of the Rocks" by Hugh Miller is a scientific work written in the mid-19th century. This book explores the relationship between geology and theology, engaging with both natural and revealed theology. It aims to reconcile geological findings with biblical accounts of creation using Miller's deep insights into geological history, particularly that of Scotland. The opening of the text sets the stage for Miller's exploration of palaeontology, presenting it as a field that encompasses the study of ancient life forms across geological periods. It emphasizes the complexity of life’s history, advocating for a systematic classification akin to both natural sciences and the divine order. Miller indicates that the understanding of geological epochs can reveal truths about design and purpose in creation, which he plans to elaborate on through discussions of both fossilized plants and animals in the lectures that follow. This introduction highlights his intent to bridge the gap between scientific inquiry and faith, promising an engaging discourse that appeals to both scientific and theological audiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aReligion and science aCreation aBible and geology40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28248 c69157d69157