Unlocking Mysteries of Creation [Library Binding]

David Petersen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1990

Unlocking the Mysteries of Creation is a textbook on origins that provides alternative explanations-- based on biblical premises--to counteract secular evolutionary theories.

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Review

Thousands of facts and explanations highlighted by stunning color images on every page make this book click! -- Roger Howerton, Assistant Editor, New Leaf Press and Master Books --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Dennis Petersen is the Founder of Creation Resource Foundation in El Dorado, CA. They produce media presentations, publications, curricula and seminars on creations science. A former museum curator and Bible college apologetics teacher, he has led seminars throughout the United States for 30 years that educate youth and adults on creation science. He is a frequent guest speaker at homeschool conventions and lecutres in the U.S., Canada, and overseas. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Library Binding
• Publisher: Creation Resource Foundation (January 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890511373
• ISBN-13: 978-0890511374
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #274,484 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #6 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Biological Sciences > Paleontology > Paleobiology

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34 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Older Research, But Still Interesting., August 12, 2004

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This review is from: Unlocking the Mysteries of Creation: The Explorer's Guide to the Awesome Works of God (Hardcover)

UNLOCKING THE MYSTERIES OF CREATION is a visually stunning book that is divided into four different sections. The first section of the book talks about the creation, what nature tells us about the creation, how the Great Flood fits into science, and the unreliability of radiocarbon dating. The second section talks about evolution and the flaws in the theory of evolution. The third section is tightly connected with the second and illustrates "missing links" that were frauds, what happened to dinosaurs, and some often overlooked archeological finds that most people have never heard about. The fourth and final section of the book talks about ancient civilizations and how ancient man was probably more intelligent than modern man.

I found UNLOCKING THE MYSTERIES OF CREATION to be a very interesting book. Some of the research is a bit dated and I often wondered why the author didn't use more recent quotes and magazine and journal articles than the ones he did. Nevertheless, the book raises some interesting points and made me think about some things I never thought about before. For instance, I've always believed what I was taught in school about ancient man: they lived a long time ago and weren't as intelligent as us; knowlege has only really started to increase in recent times. However, UNLOCKING THE MYSTERIES OF CREATION made me evaluate what I had always believed. Maybe the ancients were much more intelligent than we "moderns" are. It still seems hard to believe, but I'm much more open to the idea now and can see that it is a possibility.

UNLOCKING THE MYSTERIES OF CREATION is not a flawless book. However, I think it is a good book for lay people to read. It does a good job of presenting points of view that many have been blinded to and never thought about. Plus, it's got some great pictures and illustrations. There are even a few funny pieces scattered throughout (the baloney detector, for instance: not only is it funny, but it's spelled wrong!). If you are a serious scientist, this book is not for you. However, if you are someone who is curious why your worldview always seems to collide with what you've learned in school, you might want to check this book out.

34 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, May 14, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Unlocking the Mysteries of Creation (Hardcover)

This book is a wonderful source of information. The author has definitely done a vast amount of research, and it is beautifully illustrated. It is a wonderful tool for gaining new insights and knowledge of how science supports the Bible as well as to understand the many holes in the evolution scheme. A chemist friend of mine the other day saw it on my coffee table and told me that he had the book and that his whole family loves it. And his teenage children are all top scholars in school. As can be seen from some of the reviews, it is not a very good tool for those who hate the thought of Creation as it is given in the Bible. The few seething reviews only strengthen the fact that this book presents solid arguments that are NOT out-dated. On the contrary, many new thoughts and scientific finds are presented - much newer than the same old and worn-out arguments hollered by evolutionists year after year. The example given in one negative review about the Law of Thermodynamics and the stars shows how shallow the evolutionist arguments are, as this reviewer totally takes Petersen out of context, as would be expected from one who cannot find any valid refutations. I love this book.

45 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great research, well written, October 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Unlocking Mysteries of Creation (Library Binding)

If you want a book about facts supporting creationism, this is the book for you. First, I'll let you know now that this book is actually designed for older children. But as an adult without children, I'd get this book again in a heartbeat. The benefit of that is well written, thoroughly researched, very interesting book without any of the trappings of ego that you will find in the pro evolution section. Plus, it is pretty easy to see where the evolution theory is wrong and far more interesting to see how science supports creation. Don't worry about the bad reviews from those supporting evolution. As a former evolutionist, I know that there is no such thing as "unbiased" science. Anyway, I hope that if you get this book it blesses you as much as it has me.