Originally published in 1857, Physical presents a theological perspective on geology and the history of the earth. Boase argues that science and the Bible support each other in describing the creation of the earth and the changes it underwent over time. This work offers a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual debates of the mid-19th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.