“The days of the Mosaic creation are not to be strictly construed as implying the same length of time which is at present occupied by a single revolution of our globe, but PERIODS of a much longer extent.”
Quote by William Buckland
Work
Vindiciæ Geologicæ: The Connexion of Geology with Religion, Explained in an Inaugural Lecture Delivered Before University of Oxford, May 15, 1819, on the Endowment of Readership in Geology
Vindiciæ Geologicæ is a scholarly work that explores the intersection of geology and religious thought. The lecture, delivered at the prestigious University of Oxford, delves into the significance of geology in the context of religious understanding. It provides insights into the endowment of readership in geology, emphasizing the importance of this scientific discipline in the broader academic and religious discourse of the time. more
Author
William Buckland
William Buckland, a renowned British geologist, was born on March 12, 1784, and died on August 14, 1856. He was a pioneer in the field of geology, known for his research on fossils and contributions to stratigraphy. more
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