A Series of Discourses on the Christian Revelation: Viewed in Connection with the Modern Astronomy - Couverture souple

Chalmers, Thomas

 
9781108005272: A Series of Discourses on the Christian Revelation: Viewed in Connection with the Modern Astronomy
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ISBN 10 : 1108005276 ISBN 13 : 9781108005272
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2010

Synopsis

In 1817 the Scottish mathematician and churchman Thomas Chalmers (1780–1847), who was later invited to write one of the Bridgewater Treatises (also reissued in this series) published this book, based on weekday sermons preached by him in Glasgow. His main aim is to refute the 'infidel' argument that because the earth and humanity are such insignificant parts of the universe, God - if he existed - would not care about them. However, he is also addressing the 'narrow and intolerant professors' who 'take an alarm' at the idea of philosophy rather than incorporating science into their Christian preaching. Chalmers writes from the viewpoint of an admirer of science and modern astronomy. However, he also argues that wonder at the magnificence of creation and even acknowledging it as God's work is not enough, and that a truly moral Christian life is essential for salvation.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

In 1817 the Scottish mathematician and churchman Thomas Chalmers (1780–1847), who was later invited to write one of the Bridgewater Treatises (also reissued in this series) published this book, based on weekday sermons preached by him in Glasgow. His main aim is to refute the 'infidel' argument that because the earth and humanity are such insignificant parts of the universe, God - if he existed - would not care about them. However, he is also addressing the 'narrow and intolerant professors' who 'take an alarm' at the idea of philosophy rather than incorporating science into their Christian preaching. Chalmers writes from the viewpoint of an admirer of science and modern astronomy. However, he also argues that wonder at the magnificence of creation and even acknowledging it as God's work is not enough, and that a truly moral Christian life is essential for salvation.

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2010
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1108005276
ISBN 13 
9781108005272
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
280
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9781436748957: A Series Of Discourses On The Christian Revelation, Viewed In Connection With The Modern Astronomy (1817)

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  143674895X ISBN 13 :  9781436748957
Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2008
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