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100 1 _aDerham, W.
_q(William),
_d1657-1735
245 1 0 _aPhysico-theology
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2025-01-30
508 _aCharlene Taylor, 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)
520 _a"Physico-theology: Or, a demonstration of the being and attributes of God" by W. Derham is a theological work written in the early 18th century. The text presents a series of sermons that aim to demonstrate the existence and qualities of God through the observation of nature and the works of creation. Derham approaches the relationship between science and theology, illustrating how natural phenomena reflect divine intelligence and design. The opening of this work sets the stage for a theological exploration grounded in empirical observations of the natural world. Derham expresses his intent to provide a comprehensive survey of God's creation, particularly focusing on how the complexities and wonders of the universe serve as evidence of a higher power. He acknowledges various predecessors in this field and emphasizes the importance of his lectures, seeking to merge philosophical inquiries with theological insights. Through defining concepts such as the atmosphere, gravity, and other natural elements, he begins to outline their critical roles in sustaining life and underscoring the majesty of the Creator. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: W. and J. Innys, 1720
653 _aNatural theology -- Early works to 1800
653 _aSermons, English -- 18th century
653 _aGod -- Attributes -- Early works to 1800
653 _aNatural history -- Pre-Linnean works
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75254
999 _c115979
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