Publisher's Synopsis
The Bible and Astronomy: An Exposition of the Biblical Cosmology and Its Relations to Natural Science is a book written by John Henry Kurtz that explores the relationship between the Bible and astronomy. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the cosmology presented in the Bible and how it relates to the natural sciences, particularly astronomy. Kurtz examines various biblical texts and their interpretations to shed light on the ancient Hebrews' understanding of the universe and its workings. The book also delves into the history of astronomy and its development over time, providing a comprehensive overview of the field. Overall, The Bible and Astronomy offers a fascinating exploration of the intersection between religion and science and provides valuable insights into the history of human understanding of the universe.1857. Meeting with a favorable reception, both from its vigorous treatment of the vital questions which called it forth, and from a native interest belonging to the higher themes upon which it touches an, interest to which the human mind is ever alive, the author was twice led to enlarge and improve the treatise. Contents: Theology and Natural Science; Deistic and Pantheistic Theories of the World; Universal History of the Cosmos; Biblical Theory of the Origin, Development and Consummation of the Universe; Astronomical Investigations and Results; Conflict and Harmony Between the Bible and Astronomy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
