In
the book of Job there are facts "mentioned that have led some to
attribute to the author a profound knowledge of metallurgy; and he
mentions by name the precious stones, sapphire, onyx, ruby, and topaz;
crystal also, and coral and pearls. Mention is also made of geological
phenomena similar to those which have played a part in bringing these
mineral treasures to light, and which are so familiar to the geologists
of the present day.
"He
putteth forth his hand upon the rock; he overturneth the mountains by
the roots; he cutteth out rivers among the rocks, and his eye seeth
every precious thing. He bindeth the floods from overÂflowing, and the
thing that is hid bringeth he forth to light."
