The sacred theory of the earth : containing an account of the original of the earth, and of all the general changes which it hath already undergone, or is to undergo, till the consummation of all things: in two volumes. The two first books concerning the deluge, and concerning paradise. The two last books concerning the burning of the world, and concerning the new heavens and new earth. With a review of the theory, and of its proofs ; especially in reference to scripture ... The sixth ed. To which is added the Author's defence of the work, from the exceptions of Mr. Warren, and the Examination of Mr. Keil. And an ode to the author by Mr. Addison.

The sacred theory of the earth :

containing an account of the original of the earth, and of all the general changes which it hath already undergone, or is to undergo, till the consummation of all things: in two volumes. The two first books concerning the deluge, and concerning paradise. The two last books concerning the burning of the world, and concerning the new heavens and new earth. With a review of the theory, and of its proofs ; especially in reference to scripture ... The sixth ed. To which is added the Author's defence of the work, from the exceptions of Mr. Warren, and the Examination of Mr. Keil. And an ode to the author by Mr. Addison.
Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Burnet, Thomas, 1635?-1715.
Contributors: Addison, Joseph, 1672-1719.
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Format: Book
Language:English
Published / Created: London : Printed for J. Hooke, 1726.
Subjects:
Warren, Erasmus. > Geologia.
Keill, John, > 1671-1721. > Examination of Dr. Burnet's Theory of the earth.
Creation > Early works to 1800.
Philosophy, Ancient > Early works to 1800.
Cosmology > Early works to 1800.
Earth > Early works to 1800.
Notes:Sixth edition.

Spine title: Burnet's theory.

Anonymous. By Thomas Burnet.

With an additional titlepage engraved.

Volume 2 without an edition statement.

Library has: Vol. I-II.

Physical description: 2 v., plates : ill., maps ; 20 cm. (8vo)

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