Science and Hebrew Tradition; Essays
New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1898. Reprint. Hardcover. 8vo. [3], vi-xvi, [1], 2-372, [2] pp. Half black pebbled leather over marbled boards with gold lettering on the spine; top edge gilt. Written by an early advocate of Darwin's Theory of Evolution, Thomas Huxley, or the "Bulldog", was an accomplished scientist in his own right. Here Huxley criticizes Biblical literalism, and argues that it is nearly impossible for a literate, educated public to believe the Bible word for word as science continues to advance our understanding of the natural world. Very Good+. Item #000011205
Rubbing to the crown of the spine and to the corners and a contemporary collector's tag on the front pastedown.
Price: $50.00