The Testimony of the Rocks: or, Geology in Its Bearings on the Two Theologies, Natural and RevealedMiller, Hugh
Philosophy
The Testimony of the Rocks: or, Geology in Its Bearings on the Two Theologies, Natural and Revealed
Miller, Hugh
Bible and geology; Creation; Religion and science
This is the largest and most comprehensive geological work of this
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passages of glowing eloquence, in which, having spread out his
facts, the author proceeds to make deductions from them of the most
striking and exciting character.
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