The Neptunian, or Water Theory of Creation

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The Neptunian, or Water Theory of Creation

by J. M. Woodman

EN·~2 hours·1 chapter

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The book opens with a methodical survey of three ancient creation theories, pitting the traditional fire‑based model against a lesser‑known water‑oriented view. By laying out the geological and astronomical observations that challenged the “Plutonic” idea, it invites readers to reconsider how the planet’s early history might have unfolded.

From there, the author weaves together sedimentary evidence, fossil records, and biblical passages, arguing that a vast primordial ocean shaped the Earth’s first rocks and climates. His background in natural science lends the discussion a scholarly tone, while the frequent references to scripture keep the narrative grounded in a broader philosophical context.

Listeners will find the early sections a compelling mix of 19th‑century scientific inquiry and theological reflection, offering a fresh lens on the forces that forged the world we know today.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (122K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Bryan Ness, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2021-08-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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J. M. Woodman

Best known for a bold 19th-century work that tried to connect geology, creation, and biblical interpretation, this little-known writer left behind books with a distinctly grand ambition. His surviving record is sparse, which adds some mystery to his place in the history of speculative religious and scientific writing.

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