"Book of Nature" meaning in English

See Book of Nature in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: the Book of Nature [canonical]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=Book of Nature}} the Book of Nature
  1. A religious and philosophical concept originating in the Latin Middle Ages which views nature as a book to be read for knowledge and understanding. Wikipedia link: Book of Nature Categories (topical): Nature, Philosophy, Religion Synonyms: book of nature
    Sense id: en-Book_of_Nature-en-name-Fmzjob2s Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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