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100 1 _aHitchcock, Edward,
_d1793-1864
245 1 4 _aThe Religion of Geology and Its Connected Sciences
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-02-26
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aReligion and science
653 _aBible and geology
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35408
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