1. What is Silliman's overall approach to science and the Bible? Why does he believe this subject is important? (His comments at the end are no less important than those at the beginning.) What main points of contact does he identify?

2. What possibilities does he consider for harmonizing an old earth with Genesis? Briefly describe each in your own words and give Silliman's attitude toward it.

3. What is the point of the chart Silliman provides (taken from Edinburgh University geologist Robert Jameson) on pp. 562-3? Why does Silliman add a comment (see the footnote on p. 563) about the fall of Adam? That is, what theological objection was he responding to, and how did he resond?

4. In what sense can Silliman (and Jameson, whom he quotes extensively) be regarded as taking a "Baconian" approach to religion and science?

5. How does Silliman incorporate Galileo into his argument?