John Ray

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John Ray (1627-1705) was the son of an herbalist, and so gained an immense love of nature and plants. He studied mathematics, languages, and natural science at the University of Cambridge. In 1649 Ray became a Fellow, in 1651 he became a Lecturer, and in 1658 he became junior Dean of the University.

Ray is considered one of the founders of modern science. He wrote the first textbook of modern botany, and was the first to discover that tree wood conducts water. He is also described as "the first true systematist of the animal kingdom" (Baron Cuvier).

John Ray became an ordained priest of the Anglican church and wrote the classic work titled Wisdom of God in 1691.

Publications

• The Wisdom of God manifested in the Works of Creation Online source to Ray's book, The Wisdom of God
• Wisdom of God Manifested in the Works of the Creation Purchasing info for book.
• Three Physico-Theological Discourses Book also written late in Ray's life after his travels.

References

• John Ray—founder of biology and devout Christian by Ann Lamont Creation 21(1):51–53

December 1998

• Biography By UCMP Berkeley.
• John Ray Initiative An Educational Charity
• Life Story Dictionary of Philosophers

See Also

• Creationists
• Creation Scientists
• Historical Creation Scientists
• History of Creationism

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