Mr. Gladstone and Genesis by Thomas Henry Huxley

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Author Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895
Title Mr. Gladstone and Genesis
Essay #5 from "Science and Hebrew Tradition"
Note Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by D.R. Thompson, and David Widger
Summary "Mr. Gladstone and Genesis" by Thomas Henry Huxley is a scientific publication written during the late 19th century, specifically reflecting the Victorian era's intellectual climate. The book is a critical essay that engages with the arguments presented by British statesman W.E. Gladstone regarding the Genesis account of creation, juxtaposing these religious assertions with scientific findings and principles. Huxley's work aims to highlight discrepancies between Gladstone's interpretations of the biblical creation narrative and prevailing scientific understanding, particularly in the fields of biology and geology. In this essay, Huxley takes a deliberate and analytical approach to debunk Gladstone’s claims that the biblical account aligns with modern science. He meticulously critiques Gladstone's categorical assertions about the order of creation as described in Genesis and how they correlate with evolutionary science. Huxley emphasizes that, according to paleontological evidence, the timeline of the emergence of life forms such as birds and reptiles does not fit Gladstone's framework, arguing that the biblical text cannot be reconciled with scientific facts. Ultimately, he contends that ascribing scientific truths to ancient texts like Genesis undermines both scientific integrity and the theological narrative itself, proposing that the Genesis story reflects ancient mythological frameworks rather than empirical realities. (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. 2631
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 22, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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