Physico-theology : Or, a demonstration of the being and attributes of God,…
"Physico-theology: Or, a demonstration of the being and attributes of God" by W. Derham is a theological work written in the early 18th century. The text presents a series of sermons that aim to demonstrate the existence and qualities of God through the observation of nature and the works of creation. Derham approaches the relationship between science and theology, illustrating how natural phenomena reflect divine intelligence and design. The opening of this
work sets the stage for a theological exploration grounded in empirical observations of the natural world. Derham expresses his intent to provide a comprehensive survey of God's creation, particularly focusing on how the complexities and wonders of the universe serve as evidence of a higher power. He acknowledges various predecessors in this field and emphasizes the importance of his lectures, seeking to merge philosophical inquiries with theological insights. Through defining concepts such as the atmosphere, gravity, and other natural elements, he begins to outline their critical roles in sustaining life and underscoring the majesty of the Creator. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Derham, W. (William), 1657-1735 |
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| Title | Physico-theology : Or, a demonstration of the being and attributes of God, from His works of creation |
| Original Publication | London: W. and J. Innys, 1720. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Natural theology -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Sermons, English -- 18th century |
| Subject | God -- Attributes -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Natural history -- Pre-Linnean works |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75254 |
| Release Date | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 230 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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