Astronomer Hugh Ross, who first read Genesis as a skeptic, offers a scientist's-eye view of the creation narrative -- one of the most hotly disputed portions of Scripture. From the big bang to the appearance of human beings, this booklet examines the sequence of creation events and how they align with science. Freshly updated for the 21st century, this booklet makes a great introduction to RTB's message.
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Hugh Ross is founder and president of Reasons To Believe. As a boy, he studied the stars using a homemade telescope built with the proceeds from collected beverage bottles. As an astronomer, he relies on more advanced instruments to gaze into the depths of space and time--back to the earliest detectable moments of the cosmos. With grants from the National Research Council of Canada, he earned a B.S. in physics from the University of British Columbia and later an M.S. and a Ph.D. in astronomy from the University of Toronto. For several years he continued his research on quasars and galaxies as a postdoctoral fellow at the California Institute of Technology. During that time he began more than two decades of service on the pastoral staff at Sierra Madre Congregational Church. Today, in addition to overseeing the operations of Reasons To Believe and hosting a weekly live Webcast, Creation Update, Dr. Ross speaks on university campuses and in a variety of venues around the world. His many books include The Genesis Question and A Matter of Days, which provide more detail on the subjects addressed here.
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
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Concise, current, and effective,
By M. Perez (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Genesis One: A Scientific Perspective (Paperback)
This is a substantial update and revision of Ross's earlier work. In 30 pages, the book gives a concise explanation of a scientific perspective on the six creation days. One of its novelties is its description and justification of the point of view that the reader should take when interpreting the first chapter of Genesis. This point of view derives from a scientific method that Ross shows to be also a Biblical method of interpretation that is widely used by scholars but not widely known as a method common also to science.
The scientific statements in the booklet are based on findings commonly known and accepted among the scientific community. Unlike some creationists, Hugh Ross holds that the undisputed factual claims of the peer-reviewed scientific journals are reasonably reliable, and that Biblical texts properly interpreted will correspond to true scientific findings: The Creator doesn't lie to us in the Biblical text or in the obvious facts of the created universe. If you're looking for a concise, easy-to-read explanation of why and how the book of Genesis corresponds well to the most current scientific findings in cosmology and the life sciences, "Genesis One: A Scientific Perspective" is an excellent tool. The booklet is also ideal for small-group studies and for individuals who don't have time for long scientific treatises but who still want a rigorous modern scientific view on the Genesis account. It's also an excellent resource for journalists or others who want to see a creation science perspective that's refreshingly different from (and superior to) what is typically portrayed in the media.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent starter to Hugh Ross philosophy,
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Don't mistake it - this book is small, but packed with mighty perspective on the Genesis stories. This book is a great starter into Hugh Ross' philosophy of mixing science with religion. For all those looking for a way to reconcile the discoveries made by scientists with the seemingly anti-science Christian faith, Hugh Ross is there to guide you. He makes no apologies to the scientific community for being a faith-filled apologist, nor does he make any apologies to the Christian communities for being a man of science. He straddles both worlds effortlessly and shares his secret to success in all his books. The pamplet-sized book is an excellent beginner's foray into the melding of scientific discovery with Christian faith-stories. A must-read for anyone of a scientific bent who wishes a stronger faith in the creation story offered by the Bible.
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
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Supports Long Creation Days,
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Buy this booklet only if you believe in the Long Creation Days theory or if you are curious for the support behind the Long Days theory.
If you don't believe the long days theory then don't waste your money, the entire booklet rests upon the premise.
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