| 1 | Author: | Coxe, John Redman, 1773-1864 | Requires cookie* |
| Title: | Observations & remarks tending to explain certain parts of the sacred scriptures, 1812-1813 | ||
| Dates: | 1812-1813 | ||
| Abstract: | John Redman Coxe was a premier physician in nineteenth century America best known for his work in medicine as a physician, teacher, and author. The John Redman Coxe Collection shows a different side of Coxe. The APS Collection is a bound, handwritten essay by Coxe entitled, "Observations and Remarks Tending to Explain Certain Parts of the Sacred Scriptures, 1812-1813." This fascinating and often-sophisticated volume deals with various arguments put forward by skeptics that challenge the accuracy of the Bible, with particular attention paid to Genesis. Coxe then offers his own rebuttal or the rebuttal of others. Coxe frequently challenges prevailing translations of Hebrew words, believing that more accurate definitions can sometimes solve confusion or controversy. Although the work was never published, it does offer insight into the types of debates about the Bible accessible to Americans in the nineteenth century. View finding aid for a full description | ||
| Call #: | Mss.220.2.C836 | ||
| Extent: | 1 volume(s) | ||
| Topics: | Natural history | Religion | Science and technology | ||
| Genre: | Manuscript Essays | ||
| Subjects: | Bible - Criticism, interpretation, etc. |
