The sacred theory of the earth. Containing an account of the original of the earth, and of all the general changes which it hath already undergone, or is to undergo, till the consummation of all things ...
By: [Thomas Burnet]
Contributors: Addison, Joseph, 1672-1719
Edition: The fourth edition. To which is added / the author's defence of the work.
Publisher: Printed for John Hooke ...
Published: 1719
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Subjects: Creation; Cosmology; Earth (Planet); Philosophy; History
Notes: The dedicatory epistle signed: Thomas Burnet.

First published 1681-89 in Latin under the title: Telluris theoria sacra.

ESTC T132064.
Table of contents: title: v. 1. Addison's Ode. Books 1 and 2, Concerning the deluge, and Concerning paradise.; title: v. 2. Books 3 and 4, Concerning the burning of the world, and Concerning the new heavens and new earth. A review of The sacred theory of the earth, and of its proofs. An answer to the exceptions made by Mr. Erasmus Warren, against The sacred theory of the earth; 2d ed. A short consideration of Mr. Erasmus Warren's Defence of his exceptions against the theory of the earth. A relation of the proceedings at Charter-House, upon occasion of King James the IId his presenting a Papist to be admitted into that hospital; 2d ed.