Attention Collectors!
1804
Dublin Printing
A View of the
Evidences of Christianity
by
William Paley
Here is an antiquarian hardcover book that would be a fantastic addition to a collection!
You are bidding on an antique hardcover book titled A View of the Evidences of Christianity - In Three Parts - Part I - Of The Direct Historical Evidence Of Christianity, And Wherin It Is Distinguished Form The Evidence Alleged For Other Miracles. Part II - Of the Auxiliary Evidences of Christianity. Part III - A Brief Consideration Of Some Popular Objections.
By William Paley, Archdeacon of Carlisle.
Printed and Sold by Marchbank, Dublin, 1804.
This wonderful book is over 200 years old!!!
William Paley (1743 - 1805) was an English clergyman, Christian apologist, philosopher and utilitarian. He is best known for his natural theology exposition of the teleological argument for the existence of God in his work 'Natural Theology: or, Evidences of the Existence and Attributes of the Deity,' which made use of the watchmaker analogy. Paley's 'Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy' was one of the most influential philosophical texts in late Enlightenment Britain. The book remained a set textbook at Cambridge well into the Victorian era. Even Charles Darwin was required to read it when he studied at Christ's College. But it was Paley's 'Natural Theology' that most impressed Darwin, Paley's last book. Today, Paley's work is cited by authors on both sides of the design debate. Even Richard Dawkins, an opponent of the design argument, described himself as a neo-Paleyan in 'The Blind Watchmaker.' Today, as in his own time (though for different reasons), Paley is a controversial figure, a lightning rod for both sides in the contemporary argument between science and religion. His writings reflect the thought of his time, but as Dawkins observed, his was a strong and logical approach to evidence, whether human or natural.
Book features full leather binding. The binding is attractive and is called "Tree Calf" leather binding. Tree calf is decorative mottled leather. Gold lettering on spine on red morocco leather. The covers are firmly attached with no splitting of hinges. Rear cover shows evidence of an old closed tear to the leather (refer to last two pictures). The pages are clean and tightly bound (427 pages). Previous owner name written on top of title page and dated 1812. Book remains in good condition, especially considering it is over 200 years old!
Would make a nice addition to a collection.
Great gift idea!
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