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The Earth and the World, How Formed?: A Layman's Contribution to the Religious Thought of the Times (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Abraham Gould Jennings

 
9780267502172: The Earth and the World, How Formed?: A Layman's Contribution to the Religious Thought of the Times (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A layman’s thoughtful look at how the Earth and the cosmos came to be, seen through Scripture and faith.

This work, The Earth and the World—How Formed? presents a layman’s examination of how our solar system and a habitable Earth came into being. It contrasts biblical creation with popular scientific theories and argues for a Creator’s hand in the formation of the heavens and the Earth. The author aims to spark thoughtful discussion and encourage readers to weigh evidence from Scripture alongside scientific inquiry.

  • Explores the Nebular Hypothesis and its claims, with a critical eye toward the evidence and assumptions behind it.
  • Relates astronomical questions to biblical accounts, including discussions of the Mosaic record and the Earth’s crust.
  • Delves into the Earth’s formation, the aqueous age, lunar influence, and other long‑term processes as described in the text.
  • Offers a perspective on how science and faith can inform each other, without overpromising scientific conclusions.
Ideal for readers interested in the intersection of science and religion, especially those curious about early 20th‑century evangelical views on creation and cosmology.

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