Book excerpt: 'The Origin of the World According to Revelation and Science' is a fascinating and informative work of theology. Written in the mid-19th century, the book provides an insightful analysis of the relationship between religion and science. With its thoughtful discussion of evolution, the book remains a valuable resource for scholars, theologians, and anyone interested in the intersection of faith and reason. 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.