Scriptural Geology, or Geological Phenomena Consistent Only with the Literal Interpretation of the Sacred Scriptures, Upon the Subjects of the ... of the Earth by M. Cuvier, Perpetual Secr - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265749158 ISBN 13: 9780265749159

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Synopsis

A critical look at geology through a scriptural lens

Discover how a 19th‑century author challenges modern geology by testing its claims against literal scripture. This edition presents a detailed critique of theories about Earth’s history, strata, and fossil records, arguing for careful interpretation over sweeping revolutions in the rocks.

The work lays out a framework for evaluating geological evidence, then applies it to the fossil record and rock formations. It questions whether the evidence truly supports long, episodic cataclysms or a universal, uniform history of the planet.

• Key arguments against the consistency of fossil sequences and strata
• Rules for judging geological claims with logic and scripture in mind
• Examination of how creation and the Deluge are portrayed in relation to Earth’s rocks
• Historical context for debates between scriptural interpretation and natural history

Ideal for readers curious about historical debates between science and faith, and for those interested in how scriptural perspectives shaped early responses to geology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265749158
• ISBN 13: 9780265749159
• Binding: Hardcover