The Bible, Rocks and Time: Geological Evidence for the Age of the Earth
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (831 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0830828761 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 510 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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The consensus regarding the age of the Earth, based on the best geological evidence, is that it is billions of years old. But many Christians believe that the Bible teaches the Earth is only a few thousand years old at best. Thoroughly examining historical, biblical, geological and philosophical perspectives, the amply illustrated Bible, Rocks and Time takes a comprehensive and authoritative look at the key issues related to the Earth's antiquity.. Is the Earth relatively young or very old? We've all heard the controversy. What are we to make of this discrepancy? Geologists Davis Young and Ralph Stearley tackle this issue head-on
More technical than I needed This was far more detailed and complex than I needed, but still a good read, though I skipped some of the more technical explanations.. Good book for Young Earth Creationists Paul R. Bruggink The authors make a very strong case for an old earth and against a global Flood. Chapters 10-13 get a bit bogged down with more geology than I needed to know, and the discussion of radiometric dating (14 & 15) has been done better elsewhere. The final chapter (17) contains as good a plea as I have seen anywhere for Christians to stop promulgating YEC because it is detrimental to the spiritual health of Christian youth and also has negative consequences for evangelism and apologetics. I recommend this book for Young Earth Creationists.. Matt Mobley said Solid Evidence, More Questions. This book effectively destroys the young-Earth view of creation. Anyone who reads this book has to conclude that the overwhelming evidence points to an ancient earth, not one that is only 6,000 years old. The evidence is quite thorough and the authors faithful to cover almost every conceivable objection a young-earth creationist could make. I appreciated the perspective of these writers as Christian scientists and the amount of work that was done to create a working interpretation of Genesis 1 in light of this evidence.However, the book left me with many more unanswered questions. What about evolution? What about the flood? What abo
. Stearley (Ph.D., University of Michigan) is professor of geology and chairman of the department of geology, geography and environmental studies at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Young (Ph.D., Brown University) is Professor of Geology Emeritus of Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Davis A. His books include John Calv
It will be especially useful in communicating with evangelical Christians." (Steven Newton, Reports, 2009)"Well written and comprehensive." (Hugh Henry, Stone Campbell Journal, Fall 2009)"I am sorry that this book had to be written, but I am so glad that it was written and that it was done in such a splendid fashion." (Michael Ruse, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, Spring 2009)"Rigorously argued and well-documented." (Marcus R. It is fair-minded, it is sincere, it is informative, and above all else it is fun to read." (Michael Ruse, Lucyle T. They relate well the historical engagement of theology and geoscience with comprehensive support for the establishment of Earth's great antiquity. And at the end, they will agree it was time exceedingly well spent." (John Wilson, Christianity Today, December 2008)"This book would be especially helpful for: Christian