1692 1st Edtn With Provenance ARCHÆOLOGIÆ PHILOSOPHICÆ SIVE DOCTRINA By Thomas Burnet Good Religion

1692 1st Edition , With Provenance
ARCHÆOLOGIÆ PHILOSOPHICÆ SIVE DOCTRINA
ANTIQUA DE RERUM ORIGINIBUS
By Thomas Burnet
Thomas Burnet was an English clergyman, theologian, and natural philosopher, Master of the Charterhouse in London and one of the great “latitudinarian” divines of the late 17th century. He sought harmony between Scripture and emerging natural philosophy. His Telluris Theoria Sacra (Sacred Theory of the Earth, 1681–90) and this Archaeologiae Philosophicae were both controversial for their allegorical reading of Genesis, influencing Enlightenment cosmology and theology alike.

Format: Hardcover, quarto (4to 9+1⁄2 × 12 241 × 305),Pages 358
Language: Latin
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Published By: Typis R. N., Impensis Gualt. Kettilby, ad Insigne Capitis Episcopi in Coemeterio Paulino, London

Synopsis: Burnet’s Archaeologiae Philosophicae explores “the ancient doctrine on the origins of things,” surveying the cosmogonies of the Hebrews, Egyptians, Chaldeans, Persians, and Greeks.
He argues that the Mosaic account of creation should be read figuratively, presenting nature as a divine revelation complementary to Scripture. Topics include the Cabala, the Creation and Fall, the Deluge, and philosophical speculation on the destiny of the world.
Dedicated to King William III (“Augustissimo Principi Guilielmo”), the work exemplifies Burnet’s rational theology and early attempts at reconciling faith with natural reason — hallmarks of the post-Newtonian age.
A foundational work in the history of natural philosophy and religion, marking a key moment in 17th-century efforts to read Genesis allegorically and integrate ancient wisdom with modern science.
Burnet’s Archaeologiae stands beside his Telluris Theoria Sacra as one of the most daring theological cosmologies of the English Restoration period.
First edition of this controversial work by Burnet in which he tries to reconcile the biblical creation story with scientific ideas and with what could be known of ancient accounts of creation. It was so controversial, Burnet told his publisher not to reprint, abridge or translate the work.
Ex-libris General Theological Seminary Library, New York, with printed bookplate and embossed/ink stamps to title. Later Rare Book Room and Not to be removed labels to pastedowns.
SKU: BTETM0002584
Approximate Package Dimensions H: 12.5, L: 30, W: 25 (Units: cm), W: 2Kg