Omphalos : an attempt to untie the geological knot by Philip Henry Gosse
"Omphalos: An Attempt to Untie the Geological Knot" by Philip Henry Gosse is a book written in 1857 that presents a striking theory about creation and the fossil record. Gosse argues that God created the world with built-in evidence of a false past—like giving Adam a navel despite having no mother. The book attempts to reconcile geology with Genesis by suggesting all fossils represent an illusory pre-existence. Though logically consistent, it was
immediately rejected and ridiculed by both religious and scientific communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gosse, Philip Henry, 1810-1888 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 11004351 |
| Title | Omphalos : an attempt to untie the geological knot |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omphalos_(book) |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Evolution (Biology) |
| Subject | Creation |
| Subject | Bible and geology |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39910 |
| Release Date | Jun 3, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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