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. The Two First Books Concerning the Deluge, And Concerning Paradise. The Two Last Books Concerning the Burning of the World, And Concerning the New Heavens and New Earth. With a Review of the Theory, and of its Proofs; especially in reference to Scripture. The fourth edition. In which is added, the author's Defence of the work, from the exceptions of Mr. Warren. And an ode to the author by Mr. Addison.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Burnet, Thomas, 1635?-1715.

Standardized Title:

Telluris theoria sacra. English

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Philosophy, Ancient.

Creation--Early works to 1800.

Creation.

Cosmology--Early works to 1800.

Cosmology.

Earth (Planet).

Warren, Erasmus. Geologia.

Warren, Erasmus.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (2v.,plates ) port. ;

Other Title:

Sacred theory of the earth

Place of Publication:

London : printed for John Hooke, at the Flower-Deluce against St. Dunstan's-Church in Fleet-Street, MDCCXIX. [1719]

Notes:

Dedication signed: Thomas Burnet.

Vol.2 lacks the edition statement.

'A review of the Sacred theory of the earth', 'An answer to the exceptions made by Erasmus Warren, against the Sacred theory of the earth. The second edition', 'A short consideration of Mr. Erasmus Warren's Defence of his exceptions', and 'A relation of the proceedings at Charter-House, upon occasion of King James the IId his presenting a papist .. The second edition' each have a separate titlepage and pagination; and the last three have continuous register.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T132064.

OCLC:

642369234