Moses T. Cilley essays on natural theology, theism, creationism versus evolution, 1861 and undated
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CMV33165
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RL.00225
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Moses T. Cilley essays on natural theology, theism, creationism versus evolution, 1861 and undated
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Collection comprises a volume, 250 pages, filled with handwritten religious essays (called themes or lectures, which are sometimes separated into chapters), on the topics of natural theology, theism, and creationism versus evolution.
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Whether the essays were written to support the author’s theological studies, as material to be presented in convocations, or in response to the scientific revelations or debates of the time is unclear; however, a reader with initials “J.W.M” read, notated, and provided short comments on the contents. Cilley provided a few ink drawings, including a chart showing the geologic strata and time periods, as well as an image of the human heart. Many essays contain citations to theological writings of the period. Among the many philosophers and writers covered are Aristotle, Benedict Spinoza, Thomas Hobbes, d’Alembart, Diderot, Voltaire, Alexander Pope, David Hume, Hugh Miller, and Enoch Pond.
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250 pp.
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A reader has added their initials, “J.W.M”, to the manuscript and provided short comments on the contents.
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