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The 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. The two first books concerning the deluge, and concerning paradise.

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Main Author: Burnet, Thomas, 1635?-1715
Other Authors: Kneller, Godfrey, Sir, 1646-1723 (Illustrator), Norton, Roger, -1701? (Printer), White, Robert, 1645-1703 (Engraver)
Format: Book
Language:English
Language Notes:Translation of Burnet, Thomas: "Telluris theoria sacra".
Published: London : Printed by R. N. [that is, Roger Norton] for Walter Kettilby, at the Bishop's-Head in S. Paul's Church-Yard, 1697.
Edition:The third edition review'd by the author.
Subjects:
Cosmology > Early works to 1800.
Creation > Early works to 1800.
Philosophy, Ancient > Early works to 1800.
Earth (Planet) > Early works to 1800.
Cosmologie > Ouvrages avant 1800.
Création > Ouvrages avant 1800.
Philosophie ancienne > Ouvrages avant 1800.
Terre > Ouvrages avant 1800.
Cosmology.
Creation.
Philosophy, Ancient.
Earth (Planet)
Early works.
Table of Contents:
  • Bk 1. Concerning the deluge, and the dissolution of the earth
  • Bk 2. Concerning the primaeval earth, and concerning paradise
  • Bk. 3. Concerning the burning of the world, and concerning the new heavens and new earth
  • Bk. 4 Concerning the new heavens and new earth, and concerning the consummation of all things
  • A review of the theory of the earth and its proofs.