Thomas Drake delivers a thought-provoking lecture on the relationship between the biblical account of creation and the emerging science of geology. He argues that the two need not be in conflict, and that a nuanced reading of both texts can reveal a deeper truth about the nature of the universe. This book is a fascinating exploration of the tension between science and religion in the early 19th century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.