02401cam a22003253u 4500 35408 UtSlPG 20260610133816.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 38020497 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BS Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 The Religion of Geology and Its Connected Sciences Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-02-26 Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Religion of Geology and Its Connected Sciences" by Edward Hitchcock is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the interplay between geology and religion, particularly how scientific discoveries can complement and illustrate religious truths. Hitchcock, a prominent figure in natural theology and geology, aims to reconcile apparent conflicts between geological findings and scriptural teachings. The opening of the book establishes Hitchcock’s intent to discuss the relationship between science and religion. He emphasizes that geology should not be perceived solely as a challenge to revealed truth but may in fact illuminate aspects of religious doctrine. The initial lecture outlines key themes, illustrating how geology can provide insights into the interpretation of the Bible. Hitchcock highlights that both science and revelation can converge on ideas about the creation of the earth, death as a natural law, and divine providence, advocating for a broader understanding of both fields that respects their respective domains. His approach implies that an accurate interpretation of scripture can embrace scientific findings, suggesting a harmonious relationship rather than a conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Religion and science Bible and geology https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35408 76251 76251