Abstract
As Darwin's Origin of Species is considered the bible of evolutionary naturalism, likewise William Paley's Natural Theology is considered the bible of both Creationism and Intelligent Design. Once required reading in British Universities for several decades, it was a highly influential work for generations. First published in 1802, it has been out of print for many years. Now available in rare book shops only a copy typically costs hundreds of dollars (if one can be located). Many printings and editions of Paley exist. My copy is the 1835 edition, and is too expensive (and fragile) to study. A 1997 edition, edited by Bill Cooper, was abridged and the language updated. The edition reviewed here is a low-cost, newly-typeset, paper-bound reprint that allows this classic to again be read (and appreciated) in its original form by modern readers. This edition contains a list of print resources that support design arguments grouped by subject (pp. 283-290). It also contains many line drawings and provides an excellent conclusion.