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100 1 _aMiller, Hugh,
_d1802-1856
245 1 4 _aThe Testimony of the Rocks :
_bor, Geology in Its Bearings on the Two Theologies, Natural and Revealed
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2009-03-04
508 _aE-text prepared by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Greg Bergquist, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aReligion and science
653 _aCreation
653 _aBible and geology
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28248
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