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Telluris Theoria Sacra
Thomas Burnet
The Sacred Theory Of The Earth
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The Sacred Theory of the Earth
Thomas Burnet
Author : Thomas Burnet
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 826 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-28
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781465577030
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HAVING given an account of this whole Work in the first Chapter, and of the method of either Book, whereof this Volume consists, in their proper places, there remains not much to be said here to the Reader. This Theory of the Earth may be call’d Sacred, because it is not the common Physiology of the Earth, or of the Bodies that compose it, but respects only the great Turns of Fate, and the Revolutions of our Natural World; such as are taken notice of in the Sacred Writings, and are truly the Hinges upon which the Providence of this Earth moves; or whereby it opens and shuts the several successive Scenes whereof it is made up. This English Edition is the same in substance with theLatin, though, I confess, ’tis not so properly a Translation, as a new Composition upon the same ground, there being several additional Chapters in it, and several new-moulded. As every Science requires a peculiar Genius, so likewise there is a Genius peculiarly improper for every one; and as to Philosophy, which is the Contemplation of the works of Nature, and the Providence that governs them, there is no temper or Genius, in my mind, so improper for it, as that which we call a mean and narrow Spirit; and which theGreeks call Littleness of Soul. This is a defect in the first make of some Men's minds, which can scarce ever be corrected afterwards, either by Learning or Age. And as Souls that are made little and incapacious cannot enlarge their thoughts to take in any great compass of Times or Things; so what is beyond their compass, or above their reach, they are apt to look upon as Fantastical, or at least would willingly have it pass for such in the World. Now as there is nothing so great, so large, so immense, as the works of Nature, and the methods of Providence, men of this complexion must needs be very unfit for the contemplation of them. Who would set a purblind man at the top of the Mast to discover Land? or upon an high Tower to draw a Landskip of the Country round about? for the same reason, short-sighted minds are unfit to make Philosophers, whose proper business it is to discover and describe in comprehensive Theories the Phænomena of the World, and the Causes of them. This original disease of the Mind is seldom cur’d by Learning, which cures many others; ’Tis like a fault in the first Stamina of the Body, which cannot easily be rectified afterwards. ’Tis a great mistake to think that every sort of Learning makes a Man a competent Judge of Natural Speculations; We see unhappy examples to the contrary amongst the Christian Fathers, and particularly in St. Austin, who was unquestionably a Man of Parts and Learning, but interposing in a controversie where his Talent did not lie, show’d his zeal against the Antipodes to very ill purpose, though he drew his Reasons partly from Scripture. And if within a few Years, or in the next Generation, it should prove as certain and demonstrable, that the Earth is mov’d, as it is now, that there are Antipodes; those that have been zealous against it, and ingag’d the Scripture in the Controversie, would have the same reason to repent of their forwardness, that St. Austin would have now, if he was alive. ’Tis a dangerous thing to ingage the authority of Scripture in disputes about the Natural World, in opposition to Reason; lest Time, which brings all things to light, should discover that to be evidently false which we had made Scripture to assert: And I remember St. Austin in his Exposition upon Genesis, hath laid down a rule to this very purpose, though he had the unhappiness, it seems, not to follow it always himself. The reason also, which he gives there for his rule, is very good and substantial: 1For, saith He, if the Unbelievers or Philosophers shall certainly know us to be mistaken, and to erre in those things that concern the Natural World, and see that we alledge our (Sacred) Books for such vain opinions, how shall they believe those same Books when they tell them of the RESURRECTION of the Dead, and the World to come, if they find them to be fallaciously writ in such things as lie within their certain knowledge?
The Sacred Universe
Thomas Berry
Author : Thomas Berry
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0231149522
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A leading scholar, cultural historian, and Catholic priest who spent more than fifty years writing about our engagement with the Earth, Thomas Berry possessed prophetic insight into the rampant destruction of ecosystems and the extinction of species. In this book he makes a persuasive case for an interreligious dialogue that can better confront the environmental problems of the twenty-first century. These erudite and keenly sympathetic essays represent Berry's best work, covering such issues as human beings' modern alienation from nature and the possibilities of future, regenerative forms of religious experience. Asking that we create a new story of the universe and the emergence of the Earth within it, Berry resituates the human spirit within a sacred totality.
The Sacred Theory of the Earth
Thomas Burnet
Author : Thomas Burnet
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1759
Category : Cosmogony
ISBN : HARVARD:HW3PZ7
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The Beginning of Heaven and Earth
Christal Whelan
Author : Christal Whelan
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1996-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0824818245
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In 1865 a French priest was visited by a small group of Japanese at his newly built church in Nagasaki. They were descendants of Japan's first Christians, the survivors of brutal religious persecution under the Tokugawa government. The Kakure Kirishitan, or "hidden Christians," had practiced their religion in secret for several hundred years. Sometime after their visit the priest received a copy of the Kakure bible, the Tenchi Hajimari no Koto, "Beginning of Heaven and Earth," an intriguing amalgam of Bible stories, Japanese fables, and Roman Catholic doctrine. Whelan offers a complete translation of this unique work accompanied by an illuminating commentary that provides the first theory of origin and evolution of the Tenchi. Today, the few Kakure Kirishitan communities still in existence view the Tenchi as strange and flawed, expressing a distorted form of Christianity. It is, however, the only text produced by the Kakure Kirishitan that depicts their highly syncretistic tradition and provides a colorful window through which to examine the dynamics of religious acculturation.
The Sacred Theory of the Earth
Thomas Burnet
Author : Thomas Burnet
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1734
Category : Cosmology
ISBN : BL:A0022882048
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This Sacred Earth
Roger S. Gottlieb
Author : Roger S. Gottlieb
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 782 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2003-11-07
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781136915468
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Updated with nearly forty new selections to reflect the tremendous growth and transformation of scholarly, theological, and activist religious environmentalism, the second edition of This Sacred Earth is an unparalleled resource for the study of religion's complex relationship to the environment.
Sacred Gaia
Anne Primavesi
Author : Anne Primavesi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2002-09-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781136933035
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Gaia, the scientific theory founded by James Lovelock in 1979, embraces the earth as a whole, dynamic entity whose sum is always larger than its parts. While science and theology are often seen as contraries, which negate or dilute one another, Gaia theory harmonizes both systems of thought. Sacred Gaia cogently describes Gaia theory's analysis of human and earthly evolution. Anne Primavesi's remarkable, effortlessly coherent book helps us to recognize the sacredness of our origins and our responsibility for the future.
Book Of Earths
Edna Kenton
Author : Edna Kenton
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781387785995
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The Sacred Theory of the Earth
Thomas Frick
Author : Thomas Frick
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Anthologies
ISBN : 0938190628
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Sciences of the Earth
Gregory A. Good
Author : Gregory A. Good
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136760976
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The planet as seen by its inhabitants In two millenia, our knowledge of the planet and its natural laws and forces has undergone remarkable changes--from the religious belief of earth as the center of the universe to the modern astronomers' view that it is a mere speck in the cosmos. Now a first-of-its-kind reference work charts this remarkable intellectual progression in our evolving perception of the earth by surveying the history of geology, geography, geophysics, oceanography, meteorology, space science, and many other fields. Covers human understanding of the Earth in various times and cultures The Encyclopedia traces our understanding of the earth and its functioning throughout history, summarizing historical explanations of earthly occurrences, including explanations with no scientific basis. It presents the latest facts and theories, explains how our understanding of the earth has evolved, and shows why many outrageous and fanciful earlier ideas were accepted in their time. The coverage explores the physical phenomena that inform our knowledge, starting at the earth's core and extending outward through the mantle, crust, oceans, and atmosphere to the magnetosphere and beyond. Charts the evolution of our perceptions The primary focus of the Encyclopedia is the history of the study of the earth. It also discusses the institutions that advanced and shaped science and probes the interplay between science, practical applications, and social and political forces. The result is a unified historical overview of the earth across a wide canvas of time and place, from antiquity to the space age. Its wide-ranging articles summarize subjects as diverse as geography and imperialism, environmentalism, computers and meteorology, ozone formation theories since 1800, scientific rocketry, the Scopes trial, and much more. Special Features Shows how diverse disciplines, from geology to space science, fit together in a coherent view of the earth * Explains earlier ideas and theories in the context of the beliefs and scientific knowledge of their time * Spotlights important institutions that have shaped the history of science * Explores relationships between science, practical applications, and sociopolitical concerns * Provides a subject index and an index of scientists with birth/death dates
Sacred Custodians of the Earth?
Alaine M. Low,Soraya Tremayne
Author : Alaine M. Low,Soraya Tremayne
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1571813160
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These 13 workshop-based papers critique ecofeminist assumptions about traditional societies viewing women as closer to nature and more spiritual than men. Following an overview by Low (history, Open U.) and Tremayne (social and cultural anthropology, U. of Oxford), the first contribution frames the debate over gender politics and environmentalism. Next, case studies illustrate sacred landscape (not intrinsically ecologically-oriented) in such societies past and present. Part III treats nature and gender in several major world religions. The final paper discusses contemporary paganism's quest for wholeness. The cover title reads Women as sacred custodians of the earth? Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
The Sacred Theory of the Earth: Containing an Account of the Original of the Earth, and of All the General Changes which it Hath Already Undergone, Or is to Undergo, Till the Consummation of All Things
Anonim
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1722
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:476308688
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The Sacred Theory of the Earth
Thomas Burnet
Author : Thomas Burnet
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 794 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1816
Category : Cosmogony
ISBN : UOM:39015070172641
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SACRED THEORY OF THE EARTH
Thomas Burnet
Author : Thomas Burnet
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-04
Category : History
ISBN : 1333472455
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Excerpt from The Sacred Theory of the Earth: Containing an Account of the Original of the Earth, and of All the General Changes Which It Hath Already Undergone, or Is to Undergo, Till the Consummation of All Things; In Two Volumes Falfity as is prejudicial to Religion orno. But for every new'theory that is propos'd, to be alarm'd, as if all Religion was falling about our Ears, is to make the World fufpee'c that we are very ill affur'd of the Foundation it ands upon. Befides, do not all. M en complain, even thefe as well as Others, of the greatulgnorance of Man kind? How little woknowrand'how much is fiill unknown? And can iweever knowsmore, unlefs fomething new be/dil'cover'd be old when it comes firlt to Ilight, ' when firlt invented, and fitft If a Prince {hould complain of the Poornefs of his Exchequer, and the Scarcity of Money in his Kingdom, .-would he be angry with his Merchants, if they brought him home a Cargo of good Bullion, 'or a'm'afs of Gold out of aforeign Country? And give this Reafon only for it, He 'would have no new Silver neither.lhould any-be current his Dominionsbut what hadshis own Stamp and Image upon it How fhorildvthis Prince orrhi's People grow rich ?r To complain of Want, \and yet refufe all offersof a' Supply, looks'very fullen, or very fantafiical. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."
