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title: 'The Method of the Divine Government, Physical and Moral'
type: pdf
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authors:
- 'James McCosh'
date: 1882-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Natural Theology'
- 'Providence'
- 'Theological Method'
scriptures:
- 'Romans 1'
- 'Psalms 19'
- 'Job 12'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/mccosh-1882-the-method-of-the-divine-government-physical-and-moral
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# The Method of the Divine Government, Physical and Moral

James McCosh applies the inductive method to natural theology, arguing that order and adaptation in nature reveal God's providence, character, and moral government.

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