natural theology

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A tradition where the natural world is studied (at least in part) as a kind of religious observance. Sometimes it was suggested that God had provided two books to be read, the word revealed in scripture and his works to be read in nature.

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Author: Keith

Former school and college science teacher, teacher educator, research supervisor, and research methods lecturer. Emeritus Professor of Science Education at the University of Cambridge.