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A complete though much condensed exposition was given, by invitation, before the Evangelical Alliance assembled in New York, in 1873, which is found printed in the volume of its Proceedings, New York,

1874.

These dates may serve to show that whatever be the value of this interpretation, in making clear the true meaning and import of the First Chapter of Genesis, it has been worked out independently of later publications giving the same or similar opinions.

Having been repeatedly asked by intelligent laymen, as well as clergymen, where an exposition of my views could be found, it became evident to me that, owing to the

limited circulation of the Evangelical Alliance volume, the paper did not attain the full measure of its usefulness. This conviction induced me to yield to the request to publish it in a more accessible and convenient form, with such additions and illustrations as might elucidate the subject more fully.

The results of the so-called modern, higher criticism, whose object is to shake the faith in the authenticity of the Book of Genesis, have not even been alluded to. These conclusions have often been fully refuted by more competent men than their authors.

It seemed best to retain the synoptical character of the article. Experience has taught me that extended critical discussions on all the possible interpretations of the text, or on the philological meaning of

certain words, are likely to engender confusion and perplexity, rather than to establish a definite and well-grounded conviction on the subject.

I have faith in the power of a simple and clear presentation of the truth. Such an one has been attempted here. May my brother scientist, as well as the believer in the Bible, find in the following pages new reasons for accepting the truths contained in this sacred document as the revelation of a God of love to man.

A. GUYOT.

PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY, December, 1883.

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