256 pages
English language
Published Oct. 3, 1997 by Harvest House Publishers, Harvest House Pub.
256 pages
English language
Published Oct. 3, 1997 by Harvest House Publishers, Harvest House Pub.
Is the earth a few thousand years old or several billion? Although this is a peripheral question to some, there are others who will either accept or reject the Bible depending on how we answer this question for them. Don Stoner's well researched book explains the scientific questions surrounding the age of God's creation. It holds the reader's attention & is so clear that anyone can understand it; even the bizarre concepts of Einstein's theory of relativity are brought within grasp of the average layman! Alleged discrepancies concerning carbon-14 dating or the amount of dust on the moon are explained. Readers will feel like they could have become scientists themselves. Don Stoner also examines the inspired Hebrew text from which Genesis was translated. Scripture is interpreted by the doubly strict requirement of comparing scripture with scripture & the additional light of new scientific discoveries. Even accomplished Bible students may be …
Is the earth a few thousand years old or several billion? Although this is a peripheral question to some, there are others who will either accept or reject the Bible depending on how we answer this question for them. Don Stoner's well researched book explains the scientific questions surrounding the age of God's creation. It holds the reader's attention & is so clear that anyone can understand it; even the bizarre concepts of Einstein's theory of relativity are brought within grasp of the average layman! Alleged discrepancies concerning carbon-14 dating or the amount of dust on the moon are explained. Readers will feel like they could have become scientists themselves. Don Stoner also examines the inspired Hebrew text from which Genesis was translated. Scripture is interpreted by the doubly strict requirement of comparing scripture with scripture & the additional light of new scientific discoveries. Even accomplished Bible students may be surprised at what has simply gone unnoticed in God's word. This book should be read by everyone who is interested in understanding Genesis & science. It is an absolute must for those who use Genesis for education or apolegetics.