Dr. Winchell's Preadamites (1881) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166905149)

Dr. Winchell's Preadamites, written by Jabez Thomas Sunderland and published in 1881, is a book that explores the concept of pre-Adamites, a group of people believed to have existed before the biblical Adam and Eve. The book is named after its central figure, Alexander Winchell, a prominent American geologist and professor who believed in the existence of pre-Adamites.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which examines a different aspect of the pre-Adamite theory. Sunderland begins by discussing the history of the theory, tracing its origins back to ancient Greek and Roman mythology. He then moves on to explore the evidence for pre-Adamites in the Bible, arguing that there are several passages that suggest the existence of other people before Adam and Eve.Throughout the book, Sunderland draws heavily on the work of Dr. Winchell, who was a leading proponent of the pre-Adamite theory. Winchell believed that pre-Adamites were a distinct race of people who lived alongside Adam and Eve but were not part of the same lineage. He argued that these pre-Adamites were responsible for many of the ancient civilizations that existed before the biblical flood.Despite its controversial subject matter, Dr. Winchell's Preadamites was well-received by many readers when it was first published. It remains an important historical document in the study of pre-Adamite theory and the history of biblical interpretation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Jabez Thomas Sunderland
ISBN-10: 1166905144
ISBN-13: 9781166905149
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 28
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.07d