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100 1 _aAckland, T. S.
_q(Thomas Suter),
_d1817-1892
245 1 4 _aThe Story of Creation as Told By Theology and By Science
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-10-01
505 0 _aThe case stated -- Difficulties in geology -- Difficulties in astronomy -- Difficulties in physiology -- Science a help to interpretation.
508 _aRobert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Story of Creation as Told By Theology and By Science" by T. S. Ackland is a scholarly examination exploring the intersection of biblical creation narratives and modern scientific understanding, likely written in the late 19th century. The text delves into the foundational aspects of creation as perceived through theology while addressing the challenges posed by scientific discoveries in fields such as geology, astronomy, and physiology. Ackland aims to reconcile the differences between the two perspectives, examining alleged contradictions and invoking deeper interpretations of the biblical text. The beginning of the work presents a framework where Ackland articulates the necessity of understanding the creation narrative as a critical part of divine revelation. He emphasizes that the theological account should not be seen as at odds with scientific findings but instead as a potential reflection on the limitations of both ancient understanding and contemporary interpretations. By discussing specific examples such as ancient geological formations and astronomical phenomena, Ackland positions the biblical account within a broader context of knowledge, suggesting that a thoughtful approach to both scripture and science may yield a harmonious understanding. He does not shy away from identifying the complexities and potential inaccuracies in traditional readings, aiming instead for a more nuanced appreciation of creation as a process that might include many ages of development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aReligion and science
653 _aCreation
653 _aBible and science
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4598
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