Select Gifford Lectures Delivered at Aberdeen (13 vols.)

by Andrew Seth Pringle-Pattison; Ernest William Hobson; Clement C. J. Webb

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Publishers:

Oxford University Press; Aberdeen University; Macmillan Co.

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, 1899–1923

Overview

Scottish judge Adam Gifford believed that the active knowledge of God engenders humanity’s well-being. Thus, in his 1885 will, he bequeathed funds to four Scottish universities—Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow, and St. Andrews—for the establishment of a lecture series dealing with the topic of natural theology. For over a century, the Gifford Lecture Series has featured the most prestigious theologians, ethicists, philosophers, and scientists, presenting premier research and insightful perspectives on the value of natural theology. Philosopher Jacques Barzun described the Gifford Lectures as “the highest honor in a philosopher’s career.”

This collection contains a selection of 13 lectures from the University of Aberdeen’s Gifford Series. Given between 1899 and 1921, these lectures explore a variety of subjects including historical conceptions of being, science and the philosophy of the organism, moral values, ancient religions, and much more. Anyone interested in theology, philosophy, or science will find this collection a valuable addition to their digital library.

Using the Logos editions of the Gifford Lectures will streamline and enhance your study. Scripture citations link directly to English translations, and important terms link to dictionaries, encyclopedias, and a wealth of other resources in your digital library. Bolster your study of these important talks by cross-referencing and comparing with an extensive library—find what other authors, scholars, and theologians have to say about these topics in philosophy and natural theology. Logos’ tablet and mobile apps let you can take your study wherever you go. With the most efficient and comprehensive research tools all in one place, you can expand your study with just a few clicks.

Key Features

• Provides valuable insights into many topics in natural theology
• Includes pioneer Oxford Assyriologist A. H. Sayce’s text on ancient religion in Egypt and Babylon
• Offers a sampling of the early Gifford Lectures given at the University of Aberdeen

Product Details

• Title: Select Gifford Lectures Delivered at Aberdeen
• Series: Gifford Lectures
• Volumes: 13
• Pages: 6,379