The Mosaic Account of the Creation Affirmed, and Silent Monitors of the Past Described and Illustrated.
Philadelphia: Jesse King, 1892. First Edition. Octavo, 250 pages, publisher's original gilt-lettered and decorated blue cloth-covered boards. Illustrated with black-and-white plates. An uncommon nineteenth-century work examining the biblical account of creation in relation to geology, natural history, and the scientific understanding of the period. Jesse King seeks to reconcile the Book of Genesis with geological evidence, discussing the formation of the Earth, the origin and composition of rocks, coal deposits, and the physical processes that shaped the natural world. Drawing upon geological observations, particularly those associated with Pennsylvania, King presents arguments supporting the Mosaic account of creation while challenging certain contemporary scientific theories. The work offers an interesting perspective on the relationship between religion and science in late nineteenth-century America, reflecting the intellectual and theological debates surrounding the age of the Earth, evolution, and biblical chronology. Some water damage and soiling towards the top of the cloth. Formerly held by the Montgomery County Historical Society with several of their purple ink stamps. Some rubbing, else in good + condition. Item #662
Price: $50.00