"The Omphalos: An Attempt to Untie the Geological Knot" is a philosophical and scientific book by the scientist and writer Philip Goss, which was first published in 1857. In this work, the author explores the theme of the creation of the world and tries to find answers to complex questions of geology and religion. Goss proposes the "omphalos" theory - the idea that the Earth was created by God with already existing traces of development, which will lead the reader to the path of understanding the relationship between science and faith. This book provoked lively discussions among scientists and philosophers of that time and remains relevant to this day.