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Title: The sacred theory of the Earth, Volume 1 : Containing an account of the original of the Earth, and of all the general changes which it hath already undergone, or is to undergo, till the consummation of all things.
Original Publication: London: J. Hooke, 1726.
Note: Reading ease score: 42.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Note: Translation of first part of: Telluris theoria sacra.
Credits: Paul Murray, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http: //gallica.bnf.fr)
Summary: "The Sacred Theory of the Earth" by Thomas Burnet is a scientific exploration written in the early 18th century. This text delves into the origins of the Earth, examining major geological events, including the Deluge, and outlines the processes that have shaped the planet over time. The work is structured into two volumes, where the first focuses on past geological changes, particularly the stories of Paradise and the Deluge, while hinting at future transformations, including the eventual conflagration and new heavens. The opening of the narrative introduces the author's ambitious goal to investigate both the origin and the significant alterations the Earth has undergone. Burnet emphasizes the necessity of understanding these elements to grasp the divine providence governing nature and humanity's place within it. He asserts that existing philosophies fall short of adequately explaining the Universal Deluge, prompting a re-evaluation of the commonly accepted accounts. This exploration promises to challenge prevailing notions and encourage a deeper consideration of geological and scriptural interpretations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Burnet, Thomas, 1635?-1715
EBook No.: 75644
Published: Mar 17, 2025
Downloads: 1230
Language: English
Subject: Cosmology -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Warren, Erasmus, 1642?-1718. Geologia
Subject: Keill, John, 1671-1721. Examination of Dr. Burnet's theory of the earth
Subject: Creation -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Philosophy, Ancient -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Earth (Planet) -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The sacred theory of the Earth, Volume 1 : Containing an account of the original of the Earth, and of all the general changes which it hath already undergone, or is to undergo, till the consummation of all things.
Original Publication: London: J. Hooke, 1726.
Note: Reading ease score: 42.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Note: Translation of first part of: Telluris theoria sacra.
Credits: Paul Murray, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http: //gallica.bnf.fr)
Summary: "The Sacred Theory of the Earth" by Thomas Burnet is a scientific exploration written in the early 18th century. This text delves into the origins of the Earth, examining major geological events, including the Deluge, and outlines the processes that have shaped the planet over time. The work is structured into two volumes, where the first focuses on past geological changes, particularly the stories of Paradise and the Deluge, while hinting at future transformations, including the eventual conflagration and new heavens. The opening of the narrative introduces the author's ambitious goal to investigate both the origin and the significant alterations the Earth has undergone. Burnet emphasizes the necessity of understanding these elements to grasp the divine providence governing nature and humanity's place within it. He asserts that existing philosophies fall short of adequately explaining the Universal Deluge, prompting a re-evaluation of the commonly accepted accounts. This exploration promises to challenge prevailing notions and encourage a deeper consideration of geological and scriptural interpretations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Burnet, Thomas, 1635?-1715
EBook No.: 75644
Published: Mar 17, 2025
Downloads: 1230
Language: English
Subject: Cosmology -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Warren, Erasmus, 1642?-1718. Geologia
Subject: Keill, John, 1671-1721. Examination of Dr. Burnet's theory of the earth
Subject: Creation -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Philosophy, Ancient -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Earth (Planet) -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.