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Astronomy - Religious aspects - Early works to 1800

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    Astro-Theology or a demonstration of the being and attributes of God, from a survey of the heavens. Illustrated with copper-plates. By W. Derham, Rector of Upminster in Essex, and F. R. S.

    | Derham, W (William), 1657-1735. | Date: 1715
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    A second defence of the New theory of the earth from the exceptions of Mr. John Keill. By William Whiston, M.A. vicar of Lowestoft, Suffolk; and chaplain to the Right Reverend Father in God, John Lord Bishop of Norwich.

    | William Whiston | Date: 1700
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    A judgement of the comet : Which became first generally visible to us in Dublin December XIII. About 15 minutes before 5 in the evening anno Dom. 1680. By a person of quality.

    | Edward Wetenhall | Date: 1682
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    A true system of religion, according to the best astronomical observations . By Phil. Alethson, A.C.S. in Academiâ Betlemiensi.

    | Alethson, Phil. | Date: 1722

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