The Lights of the Church and the Light of Science by Thomas Henry Huxley

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Author Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895
Title The Lights of the Church and the Light of Science
Essay #6 from "Science and Hebrew Tradition"
Credits Produced by D. R. Thompson, and David Widger
Summary "The Lights of the Church and the Light of Science" by Thomas Henry Huxley is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century, likely during the Victorian era. This work engages with the intersection of religious narratives and scientific inquiry, addressing the historical validity of biblical texts, particularly the accounts found in the Old Testament, and their compatibility with modern scientific understanding. In this essay, Huxley critically examines the narratives present in the biblical texts, particularly the accounts related to the Deluge and the Creation, underscoring their fictional elements when scrutinized through the lens of modern science and historical criticism. He argues that many biblical stories—including the account of Noah and the Great Flood—are not historically accurate as they do not hold up against scientific evidence. By presenting various arguments and evidence from both historical literature and physical sciences, Huxley suggests that the authenticity of these biblical events is severely undermined by contemporary scientific understandings, ultimately advocating for a clearer separation between religious belief and empirical evidence in the pursuit of truth. (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. 2632
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 22, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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