David and Goliath; or, An attempt to prove that the Newtonian system of astronomy is directly opposed to the Scriptures, and, in very many instances, contrary to reason and factpublished, 1833 - 107 pàgines |
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Pàgina 23
... inch of its surface , and notwithstanding a square inch of its ponderous contents , tapering from its surface to the centre , is so much heavier , which I shall shew more particularly hereafter . Is it at- traction ? Is it gravity ? Or ...
... inch of its surface , and notwithstanding a square inch of its ponderous contents , tapering from its surface to the centre , is so much heavier , which I shall shew more particularly hereafter . Is it at- traction ? Is it gravity ? Or ...
Pàgina 41
... inches in diameter ; yet , notwithstanding the ama- zing extra distance at which we are placed from this star , ( being twice the distance that we are from the sun , together with the sun's diameter , which , added together , amounts to ...
... inches in diameter ; yet , notwithstanding the ama- zing extra distance at which we are placed from this star , ( being twice the distance that we are from the sun , together with the sun's diameter , which , added together , amounts to ...
Pàgina 48
... inch , when a square inch of it , tapering from its surface to its centre , is so much heavier than that pressure occasioned by the atmosphere ; as will appear by the following calculation , from water ; and there are many much heavier ...
... inch , when a square inch of it , tapering from its surface to its centre , is so much heavier than that pressure occasioned by the atmosphere ; as will appear by the following calculation , from water ; and there are many much heavier ...
Pàgina 49
William Lander. If there are 1584000 pounds in every square inch of water in the semi - diameter of the earth , and only fifteen pounds of atmospheric pressure on it , how are we to account for its remaining in its present position upon ...
William Lander. If there are 1584000 pounds in every square inch of water in the semi - diameter of the earth , and only fifteen pounds of atmospheric pressure on it , how are we to account for its remaining in its present position upon ...
Pàgina 61
... inch wide , and three parts of an inch in length , screwed to one end , so that it may be removed . ( See Plate 4. fig . 5. ) This projection at the end of the rod , of half an inch , will cover the apparent diameter of the sun , when ...
... inch wide , and three parts of an inch in length , screwed to one end , so that it may be removed . ( See Plate 4. fig . 5. ) This projection at the end of the rod , of half an inch , will cover the apparent diameter of the sun , when ...
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Pàgina 35 - But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; and base things of the world, and things which are despised hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: that no flesh should glory in his presence.
Pàgina 35 - Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. And again, the Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.
Pàgina 31 - Then spake Joshua to the LORD in the day when the LORD delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon ; And thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon. And the sun stood still, And the moon stayed, Until the people had avenged themselves upon their enemies.
Pàgina 34 - THE heavens declare the glory of God : and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Day unto day uttereth speech : and night unto night sheweth knowledge. There is no speech nor language: where their voice is not heard. Their line is gone out through all the earth : and their words to the end of the world.
Pàgina 27 - And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also.
Pàgina 8 - Their line is gone out through all the earth, And their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun, Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, And rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race. His going forth is from the end of the heaven, And his circuit unto the ends of it : And there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
Pàgina 50 - It is as high as heaven ; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know?
Pàgina 37 - And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose ye this day whom ye will serve...
Pàgina 33 - And Isaiah the prophet cried unto the Lord: and he brought the shadow ten degrees backward, by which it had gone down in the dial of Ahaz.
Pàgina 89 - And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night ; and let them be for signs and for seasons, and for days,