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050 4 _aBS
100 1 _aAnderson, John,
_d1795?-1864
245 1 4 _aThe course of creation
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-04-27
508 _aBryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
520 _a"The Course of Creation" by John Anderson is a geological treatise written in the mid-19th century. The book discusses the formation of the Earth, touching upon ancient geological systems and the relationship between geological phenomena and divine creation. Anderson delves into the intricacies of geological formations, often reflecting on the majesty and complexity of natural landscapes, and how they relate to his theological beliefs. The opening of the text reveals the author's fascination with nature and its divine creator, as he reflects on his geological pursuits while acknowledging the balance between his scientific interests and his religious duties. He begins by expressing how nature, through its geological marvels—from majestic mountains to intricate rock formations—offers insights into the divine order and wisdom underpinning creation. The narrative demonstrates a blend of scientific observation and spiritual reflection, as Anderson contemplates the rocks and landscapes of the Scottish Grampians, challenging the reader to view the natural world as a manifestation of a thoughtful creator, while also laying the groundwork for a detailed examination of various geological eras and their respective characteristics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Wm. H. Moore & Co., 1851
653 _aReligion and science
653 _aGeology
856 4 _uhttp://books.google.com/books?id=95IJ1tVvQoQC
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70648
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