A Discourse Concerning Comets

""A Discourse Concerning Comets"" is a book written by Increase Mather, a prominent Puritan minister and scholar, in 1683. The book is a detailed examination of the nature and significance of comets, which were a source of fascination and fear in the 17th century. Mather draws on his knowledge of astronomy, philosophy, and theology to explore the various theories and beliefs about comets that were prevalent at the time. He discusses their physical properties, their movements, and their potential impact on human affairs. Mather also considers the religious implications of comets, exploring the ways in which they were interpreted as signs of divine judgment or intervention. The book is written in a scholarly and erudite style, reflecting Mather's intellectual interests and his commitment to the study of natural phenomena. It remains an important work in the history of science and religion, shedding light on the intellectual and cultural context of the early modern period.""1683. This discourse discusses comets, wherein the nature of blazing stars is inquired into, with a historical account of all the comets which have appeared from the beginning of the world until this present year, expressing the place in the heavens, where they were seen, their motion, forms, duration; and the remarkable events which have followed in the world, so far as they have been by learned men observed. Also found are two sermons occasioned by the late blazing stars. Old English text.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.