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Gifford, Adam (Lord) — (1820 87) A Scots lawyer, Lord Gifford is chiefly known today for his generous bequest, which funds prestigious lecturerships, research fellowships and occasional conferences at the four ancient Scottish universities (St Andrews, Edinburgh … Christian Philosophy
Gifford Lectures — The Gifford Lectures were established by the will of Adam Lord Gifford (died 1887). They were established to promote and diffuse the study of Natural Theology in the widest sense of the term mdash; in other words, the knowledge of God. The term… … Wikipedia
Adam Gifford, Lord Gifford — Lord Adam Gifford (29 February 1820 – 20 January 1887) was a Scottish judge, born in Edinburgh. He is titled Lord as a member of the Court of Session, not of the peerage.He was a Radical in politics, and expected no appointment from Government,… … Wikipedia
Gifford Lectures — Cour de l Université de St Andrews (Saint Salvator s College), en Écosse. Les Gifford Lectures (de l anglais lecture : « cours magistral ») sont une série de conférences fondées par la volonté testamentaire d Adam Gifford … Wikipédia en Français
Gifford Lectures — Die Gifford Lectures sind vier prestigeträchtige Vorlesungsreihen, die von den schottischen Universitäten St. Andrews, Glasgow, Aberdeen und Edinburgh veranstaltet werden. Sie gehen auf das Testament des Rechtsanwalts und Richters Adam Gifford,… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Conferencias Gifford — Las lecciones o conferencias Gifford fueron establecidos por Adam Lord Gifford (1820 1887), senador de la Escuela Superior de Justicia de Escocia. El propósito del legado de Lord Gifford para las universidades de Edimburgo, Glasgow, Aberdeen y St … Wikipedia Español
William Adam (architect) — Infobox Architect caption = Portrait by William Aikman, 1727 name = William Adam nationality = Scottish birth date = October 1689 birth place = Linktown of Abbotshall (now Kirkcaldy), Fife death date = 24 June 1748 (aged 58) death place =… … Wikipedia
William Cranstoun, 3rd Lord Cranstoun — William Cranstoun, 3rd Lord Cranstoun, (born before 1620), a renowned Cavalier, succeeded his uncle John, 2nd Lord Cranstoun (1570 c1648) who had no issue.FamilyWilliam Cranstoun was the only son and heir to his father, James, Master of Cranstoun … Wikipedia
Natural theology — is a branch of theology based on reason and ordinary experience. Thus it is distinguished from revealed theology (or revealed religion) which is based on scripture and religious experiences of various kinds; and also from transcendental theology … Wikipedia
Teología natural — La teología natural, también llamada teología racional, es el intento de encontrar evidencia de Dios sin recurrir a ninguna revelación sobrenatural. Se distingue, así, de la teología revelada, basada en las Escrituras o en experiencias religiosas … Wikipedia Español
