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The Bible, Rocks and Time: Geological Evidence for the Age of the Earth
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Overview
We've all heard the controversy. 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. What are we to make of this discrepancy? Geologists Davis Young and Ralph Stearley tackle this issue head-on.
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.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780830828760 |
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Publisher: | InterVarsity Press |
Publication date: | 08/18/2008 |
Pages: | 510 |
Sales rank: | 692,446 |
Product dimensions: | 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.50(d) |
About the Author
Ralph F. 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.
Table of Contents
Preface List of Figures List of Tables Abbreviations Introduction Part One: Historical Perspectives 1. The Age of the Earth Through the Seventeenth Century 2. Investigation of the Earth in the Seventeenth Century 3. The Emergence of Modern Geology 4. Harmonizing Geological Chronology and Scripture in the Nineteenth Century 5. Antiquity of the Earth: Twentieth Century to the Present Part Two: Biblical Perspectives 6. The Bible and the Antiquity of the Earth: Part One 7. The Bible and the Antiquity of the Earth: Part Two Part Three: Geological Perspectives 8. The Nature and Nurture of the Stratigraphic Record 9. Fossil Graveyards: A Rumble in the Jumble? 10. Sands Through the Hourglass: Sedimentation, Ancient Environments and Time 11. Of Time, Temperature and Turkeys: Clues from the Depths 12. Time and the Stratigraphy of the Michigan Basin: A Case Study 13. Illumination from the Range of Light: The Sierra Nevada 14. Radiometric Dating: Part One 15. Radiometric Dating: Part Two Part Four: Philosophical Perspectives 16. Uniformitarianism, Catastrophism and Empiricism 17. Creationism, Evangelism and Apologetics Index of Names Index of SubjectsWhat People are Saying About This
"The basic geology in The Bible, Rocks and Time is 'rock solid.' Despite my background of over a half-century of geologic teaching and research, I could find nothing with which to argue. The book represents a most welcome change, an authoritative and well-documented major work combining solid science and religious history to stand in sharp contrast against the vast religio-scientific literature by those with little sophistication about either or both. This book could and probably should be used as a geology text for Christian colleges, or it might well be the basic text for an innovative 'pro and con' geology course in more traditional colleges and universities."
Donald U. Wise, Professor Emeritus of Geology, University of Massachusetts--Amherst
"The long-awaited return of Dave Young's Christianity and the Age of the Earth has finally come and in a wonderfully new version. Young and coauthor Ralph Stearley present us with a unique scholarly treatment of geology's relationship to a key issue of biblical interpretation. They relate well the historical engagement of theology and geoscience with comprehensive support for the establishment of Earth's great antiquity. Every church library, Christian high school and college, seminary and bookstore should have this volume available as an essential reference."
Dr. Jeff Greenberg, professor of geology, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois
"What an enjoyable tour of the history of geology, the interaction between geological study and biblical exegesis, and the current field of geology itself! Professors Young and Stearley have shown us why the geological evidence for the age of the Earth is persuasive. Their love for the Bible and for the world that God made, their commitment to a biblical worldview, and their patient explanations of scientific principles are exemplary, as is their respect for those Christians with whom they disagree. Thank you, Professors, for writing such a helpful book, which I will be glad to have people read."
C. John Collins, professor of Old Testament, Covenant Theological Seminary
"The Bible, Rocks and Time is a thoughtful book by Christian scientists for anyone interested in reconciling Genesis and geology. Planet Earth and life on our planet have long, complex and deeply interesting histories written in rocks and fossils that will never go away. Here professors Davis A. Young and Ralph F. Stearley lead us through a timely and constructive synthesis of religion and science."
Philip D. Gingerich, professor of geology and paleontology, University of Michigan
"This book is a masterful, scholarly, engaging and readable defense of the claim that standard geology's dating of the Earth is consistent with a high view of Holy Scripture and sound Christian doctrine. Its challenge to young-Earth creationism is daunting--not only scientific but biblical, theological, philosophical and apologetical as well. It is the best book I know on this topic."
John W. Cooper, Ph.D., professor of philosophical theology, Calvin Theological Seminary
"This deeply learned book by two committed Christians is the best of all proofs that science and religion properly understood are coworkers and not antagonists. It is fair-minded, it is sincere, it is informative, and above all else it is fun to read."
Michael Ruse, Lucyle T. Werkmeister Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Program in the History and Philosophy of Science, Florida State University