Physico-theology ; or, a demonstration of the being and attributes of God, from his works of creation / Being the substance of 16 sermons preached in St. Mary le Bow-Church, London, at the Honourable Mr. Boyle's lectures in the years 1711 and 1712. With large notes and many curious observations never before published by W. Derham.
- Derham, W. (William), 1657-1735.
- Date:
- 1713
Licence: Public Domain Mark
Credit: Physico-theology ; or, a demonstration of the being and attributes of God, from his works of creation / Being the substance of 16 sermons preached in St. Mary le Bow-Church, London, at the Honourable Mr. Boyle's lectures in the years 1711 and 1712. With large notes and many curious observations never before published by W. Derham. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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