The Interpreters of Genesis and the Interpreters of Nature by Thomas Henry Huxley

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Author Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895
Title The Interpreters of Genesis and the Interpreters of Nature
Essay #4 from "Science and Hebrew Tradition"
Credits Produced by D.R. Thompson, and David Widger
Summary "The Interpreters of Genesis and the Interpreters of Nature" by Thomas Henry Huxley is a scientific publication written during the late 19th century, specifically in the context of the Victorian era. This essay delves into the relationship between scientific findings and the biblical account of creation in Genesis, exploring themes related to evolution, paleontology, and how these scientific truths align or conflict with religious interpretation. In this essay, Huxley critiques a previous interpretation of the biblical Genesis, particularly one advanced by the influential British politician William Gladstone. Huxley argues that the scientific evidence regarding the order of the appearance of life—water, land, and air populations—contradicts Gladstone's interpretation derived from Genesis. He presents arguments supported by fossil records and the geological timeline to demonstrate that the sequence suggested by Gladstone does not align with natural sciences' conclusions. Huxley's discourse ultimately reflects on the broader implications of reconciling science with religion, emphasizing that while science might shed light on the complexities of natural history, it does not diminish the moral essence that many derive from religious teachings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class Q: Science
Subject Science
Subject Evolution
Subject Bible and science
Subject Paleontology
Category Text
EBook-No. 2630
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 22, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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