Natural Theology (Classic Reprint): Or Rational Theism: Or Rational Theism (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Milton Valentine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1330819772 ISBN 13: 9781330819777

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how nature points to a thoughtful designer and what reason alone can reveal about God.

This analysis surveys the natural world for signs of purpose and order, showing how everything from living organisms to the cosmos reflects an intelligible plan. It also explains the limits of reason and why revelation remains essential for a complete understanding of divine truth. The book grounds its argument in observations of nature, astronomy, chemistry, and biology, tracing how patterns in the world align with intelligent design. It presents a balanced case that reason and experience can point toward God, while acknowledging the role of faith and Scripture in deepening that understanding.

• How final causes and teleological evidence are identified in nature and what they suggest about purpose.
• The ways living beings show harmony with their environments and why that matters for the argument of design.
• The relationship between natural theology and revelation, and what each contributes to beliefs about God.
• Common objections and the scope of what reason alone can explain about existence and duty.

Ideal for readers seeking a thoughtful, accessible map of how science, philosophy, and faith intersect in the case for God.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330819772
• ISBN 13: 9781330819777
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 290