
audiobook
by Thomas Wood
THE MOSAIC HISTORY OF THE CREATION OF THE WORLD
PREFACE TO THE SECOND LONDON EDITION.
PREFACE TO THE AMERICAN EDITION.
CHAPTER I. ON THE CREATOR OF THE WORLD.
CHAPTER II. FIRST DAY. - Section I.—Chaos.
CHAPTER III. SECOND DAY. - ON THE ATMOSPHERE.
CHAPTER IV. THIRD DAY. - Section I.—The Sea.
CHAPTER V. FOURTH DAY. - Section I.—The Sun.
CHAPTER VI. FIFTH DAY. - Section I.—Fishes.
CHAPTER VII. SIXTH DAY. - Section I.—On Quadrupeds and Reptiles.
This work invites listeners on a thoughtful journey through the early nineteenth‑century view of how the universe came into being, weaving together the latest scientific observations with a reverent interpretation of sacred scripture. The author sketches the birth of matter, the motion of the heavens, and the emergence of life, all framed as a grand design that invites both curiosity and contemplation. Along the way, vivid descriptions of the stars, the moon’s silver glow, and the rhythmic cycles of weather illustrate the harmony that the writer believes reflects a purposeful Creator.
Interlaced with these natural marvels are reflections that seek to bridge reason and faith, suggesting that scientific discovery can deepen, rather than diminish, spiritual understanding. Listeners will hear a voice that celebrates the wonder of the cosmos while urging a practical, lived reverence for the divine. The narrative stays rooted in the opening act, offering a richly illustrated mosaic of creation without venturing into later doctrinal debates.
Full title
The Mosaic History of the Creation of the World Illustrated by Discoveries and Experiments Derived from the Present Enlightened State of Science; With Reflections, Intended to Promote Vital and Practical Religion Illustrated by Discoveries and Experiments Derived from the Present Enlightened State of Science; With Reflections, Intended to Promote Vital and Practical Religion
Language
en
Duration
~21 hours (1243K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Garcia, Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)
Release date
2014-01-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
d. 1826
Best known for a thoughtful early-19th-century book on creation, this little-known writer tried to bring biblical faith into conversation with the science of his day. Even with few biographical details surviving, his work still feels like a window into a moment when religion and natural philosophy were being read side by side.
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