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Title: The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 4, April, 1864

Note: Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Janet Blenkinship and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
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Summary: "The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 4, April, 1864" by Various is a literary magazine that includes essays, discussions, and reviews reflecting on topics related to literature and national policy during the mid-19th century. The opening portion highlights significant debates regarding the intersections of science and theology, particularly focusing on Sir Charles Lyell's examination of the antiquity of man, and the broader implications of scientific discovery on religious beliefs, thus inviting readers to consider the evolving understanding of humanity's place in the natural world. The opening of this issue delves into the historical context where theological orthodoxy faced challenges from emerging scientific insights. The author discusses the evolving perceptions of humanity's antiquity, drawing parallels to earlier contentions about the Earth's age. The dialogue captures the tensions between scientific investigation and traditional beliefs, particularly as Sir Charles Lyell's findings are both anticipated and met with skepticism. Establishing a tone of inquiry and philosophical contemplation, the text sets the stage for a rigorous examination of the evidence Lyell presents, while positioning the conflict between science and orthodox religious views as a critical contemporary discourse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Various

EBook No.: 18820

Published: Jul 13, 2006

Downloads: 66

Language: English

Subject: Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals

Subject: United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century -- Periodicals

LoCC: General Works: Periodicals

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 4, April, 1864

Note: Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Janet Blenkinship and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by Cornell University Digital Collections)

Summary: "The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 4, April, 1864" by Various is a literary magazine that includes essays, discussions, and reviews reflecting on topics related to literature and national policy during the mid-19th century. The opening portion highlights significant debates regarding the intersections of science and theology, particularly focusing on Sir Charles Lyell's examination of the antiquity of man, and the broader implications of scientific discovery on religious beliefs, thus inviting readers to consider the evolving understanding of humanity's place in the natural world. The opening of this issue delves into the historical context where theological orthodoxy faced challenges from emerging scientific insights. The author discusses the evolving perceptions of humanity's antiquity, drawing parallels to earlier contentions about the Earth's age. The dialogue captures the tensions between scientific investigation and traditional beliefs, particularly as Sir Charles Lyell's findings are both anticipated and met with skepticism. Establishing a tone of inquiry and philosophical contemplation, the text sets the stage for a rigorous examination of the evidence Lyell presents, while positioning the conflict between science and orthodox religious views as a critical contemporary discourse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Various

EBook No.: 18820

Published: Jul 13, 2006

Downloads: 66

Language: English

Subject: Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals

Subject: United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century -- Periodicals

LoCC: General Works: Periodicals

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.