Mr. Gladstone And Genesis (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162886466)

""Mr. Gladstone and Genesis"" is a book written by Thomas H. Huxley, a prominent 19th-century scientist and philosopher. The book is a collection of essays and lectures that Huxley gave on the subject of the biblical book of Genesis and its relationship to science and religion. The title refers to William Ewart Gladstone, a British politician and devout Christian who engaged in a public debate with Huxley over the interpretation of Genesis. Huxley argues that the biblical account of creation cannot be taken as a literal description of the origins of the universe, and that scientific evidence must be used to understand the natural world. He also critiques the idea that science and religion are incompatible, arguing that they can coexist if each is understood in its proper context. The book is a fascinating exploration of the intersection of science, religion, and politics in the Victorian era, and remains relevant today as debates over evolution and creationism continue.THIS 44 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Science and Hebrew Tradition Essays, by Thomas H. Huxley. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766137848.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: Thomas H. Huxley
ISBN-10: 1162886463
ISBN-13: 9781162886466
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 44
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.09d