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In this lengthy study, originally published in 1721, Mather (1633-1728) examined Scripture and nature-the two great books of God-in order to show that the new science of Newton and his contemporaries is not at odds with traditional Christianity. While much of his science is outdated, the book remains appealing because of Mather's approach. To the natural science of Europe, the Puritan divine of Colonial New England, Mather added his own observations concerning the region's flora and fauna. Solberg (history, Univ. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign) has provided very full notes identifying Mather's sources and translating his classical quotations, as well as a biographical register. His introductory essay places Mather in the context of his times, showing that he was not the ignorant witch-hunter he is usually portrayed as. For academic and large public libraries.
Augustine J. Curley, Newark Abbey, Newark, N.J.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
In this lengthy study, originally published in 1721, Mather (1633-1728) examined Scripture and nature-the two great books of God-in order to show that the new science of Newton and his contemporaries is not at odds with traditional Christianity. While much of his science is outdated, the book remains appealing because of Mather's approach. To the natural science of Europe, the Puritan divine of Colonial New England, Mather added his own observations concerning the region's flora and fauna. Solberg (history, Univ. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign) has provided very full notes identifying Mather's sources and translating his classical quotations, as well as a biographical register. His introductory essay places Mather in the context of his times, showing that he was not the ignorant witch-hunter he is usually portrayed as. For academic and large public libraries.
Augustine J. Curley, Newark Abbey, Newark, N.J.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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