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The Sacred Theory of the Earth

The Sacred Theory of the Earth

Burnet, Thomas

Paperback

PhilosophyAstronomy & Space

ISBN10: 1025243846
ISBN13: 9781025243849
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Dec 12 2025
Pages: 592
Weight: 1.80
Height: 1.20 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Delve into a monumental work of 17th-century thought with Thomas Burnet's 'The sacred theory of the Earth, Volume 2 (of 2)'. This influential treatise offers a profound exploration of cosmology, natural philosophy, and creation theory, presenting a comprehensive account of Earth's past, present, and ultimate future.

Burnet's sacred theory meticulously details the original formation of our planet and traces the grand sweep of its history through a series of general changes it has already undergone. Crucially, Volume 2 extends this ambitious narrative to contemplate the eschatological trajectory of the Earth, forecasting the transformations it is destined to undergo until the consummation of all things.

This classic text stands as a pivotal example of early scientific and philosophical inquiry, intertwining theological perspectives on creation with emerging concepts of geology and planetary science. It invites readers to engage with an enduring intellectual endeavor to reconcile scriptural accounts with observational reasoning. Thomas Burnet's 'The sacred theory of the Earth' remains an essential work for anyone interested in the historical development of cosmology, metaphysics, and the early understanding of our planet's profound journey.

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