Early Investigations of Ceres and the Discovery of Pallas
Early Investigations of Ceres and the Discovery of Pallas

Author: Clifford Cunningham

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-08-22

Total Pages: 426

ISBN-13: 3319288156

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An asteroid scholar, Cunningham in this book picks up where his Discovery of the First Asteroid, Ceres left off in telling the story of the impact created by the discovery of this new class of object in the early 1800s. The best and brightest minds of mathematics, science, and philosophy were fascinated by Ceres, and figures as diverse as Gauss, Herschel, Brougham, Kant, and Laplace all contributed something to the conversation. The first few chapters deal with the mathematical and philosophical aspects of the discovery, and the rivalry between Germany and France that so affected science and astronomy of that era. The jockeying for glory over the discovery of Ceres by both Piazzi and Bode is examined in detail, as is the reception given to Herschel’s use of the word 'asteroid.' Archival research that reveals the creator of the word 'asteroid' is presented in this book. Astronomy was a truly cosmopolitan field at the time, spanning across various disciplines, and the discovery of Pallas, a story completely told in these pages, exemplifies the excitement and drama of early 1800s astronomy. All the private correspondence about the study of Ceres and Pallas in 1802 is given here, which helps to contextualize and personalize the discovery.

Three Degrees of Glory
Three Degrees of Glory

Author: Melvin Joseph Ballard

Publisher:

Published: 2017-08-29

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 9781975883904

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I recognize the fact that no man will get all the way to the end of the road and gain a fullness of salvation in the Celestial King dom of God unless he complies with all the terms and all the conditions of salvation in the Celestial Kingdom of God unless he said, Straight is the gate and narrow is the waywhich leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.I discover in my reading of ancient and modern scriptures that the great majority of our Father's children will only go a part of the way toward that great goal and end because they will not comply with all the terms and conditions. They will get one third of the way, we will say, and find themselves in the Telestial Kingdom. An other group will go a little farther on the right road but they won't comply with all the terms and conditions and will not reach the end of that journey. They may go, per haps, two-thirds of the way to the Terrestrial Glory. And few there be who will comply and find the way by which they may make the entire journey, complying with all the terms, all the conditions and ultimately reaching the end of the road, entering into the Celestial Kingdom of God; they shall obtain Celestial Glory.

Three Degrees of Glory
Three Degrees of Glory

Author: Melvin Joseph Ballard

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781019370315

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In this inspiring discourse, Elder Melvin J. Ballard of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints discusses the three degrees of glory that exist in the afterlife: the celestial, terrestrial, and telestial kingdoms. Drawing on scripture and the teachings of the Church, Elder Ballard provides insights and encouragement to those seeking to attain the highest degree of glory and eternal life with God. 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.

Heaven's Glory
Heaven's Glory

Author: Christopher Love

Publisher:

Published: 2017-02-21

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781626632189

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Love's text is, "When Christ who is our life shall appear, then shall we also appear with Him in glory," (Col. 3:4). Why should the Christian have a hope of heaven? What may be expected there? What is Christ's role there right now and how will the Christian interact with Him before the throne of God? What does it mean that Christ is glorious, and how will his appearing usher in with great glory the heavenly state for all those who trust in him? Nothing has greater influence into a Christian's practice here in this world than the serious consideration of our everlasting estate in the world to come; the glory and happiness which is prepared for the elect in Christ. This work is not a scan or facsimile, has been carefully transcribed by hand being made easy to read in modern English, and has an active table of contents for electronic versions.