_A general Objection against this Theory, viz. That if there had been
such a Primitive Earth, as we pretend, the Fame of it would have sounded
throughout all Antiquity. The Eastern and Western Learning consider’d,
the most considerable Records of both are lost; what Footsteps remain
relating to this Subject. The Jewish and Christian Learning consider’d,
how far lost as to this Argument, and what Notes or Traditions remain.
Lastly, How far the Sacred Writings bear witness to it. The Providential
Conduct of Knowledge in the World. A Recapitulation and State of the
Theory._ ... 379