Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design

The book "Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design" explores the current state of the conversation about origins among evangelicals representing four key positions: Young Earth Creationism, Old Earth (Progressive) Creationism, Evolutionary Creation, and Intelligent Design. The contributors present their best defense of their positions, addressing questions such as what is their position on origins, what are the most persuasive arguments in defense of their position, and how do they demarcate and correlate evidence about origins from current science and from divine revelation.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 240 pages
\n Publication date: 28 December 2017
\n Publisher: Zondervan
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Evolution, or the broader subject of origins, holds immense significance in shaping our understanding of the Christian faith and interpreting Scripture. In Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design, a collection of essays, evangelicals representing four distinct positions delve into the current state of the conversation surrounding origins. These positions include Young Earth Creationism, advocated by Ken Ham (Answers in Genesis), Old Earth (Progressive) Creationism, championed by Hugh Ross (Reasons to Believe), Evolutionary Creation, presented by Deborah B. Haarsma (BioLogos), and Intelligent Design, proposed by Stephen C. Meyer (The Discovery Institute).

The contributors present their strongest arguments in defense of their respective positions, addressing critical questions such as their stance on origins, which encompasses the physical universe, life, and human beings in particular. They explore the most persuasive arguments supporting their viewpoints and discuss how to differentiate and correlate evidence from current scientific discoveries and divine revelation.

Understanding these questions correctly is pivotal in shaping our understanding of the origins debate. This book provides a platform for each contributor to present their case, critique the arguments of others, and engage in open dialogue. By comparing their beliefs in a transparent and impartial setting, readers can gain insights into the overlaps and differences between these perspectives, fostering a deeper understanding of the complexities of the origins issue within the Christian faith.

\n Weight: 210g\n
Dimension: 134 x 203 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780310080978\n \n