The First Chapter of Genesis, as the Rock Foundation for Science and Religion (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Albert L. Gridley

9780266160793: The First Chapter of Genesis, as the Rock Foundation for Science and Religion (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266160794 ISBN 13: 9780266160793

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore how ancient scripture meets modern science to illuminate the origins of the universe and life.

This edition examines how the first chapter of Genesis can align with scientific ideas about the beginning of matter, the emergence of light, and the appearance of life. It argues that careful reading, combined with evidence from geology and cosmology, shows a surprising harmony between the biblical text and scientific discovery.

Readers will see how concepts like the nebular theory, biogenesis, and the ancient Hebrew terms can be understood in a way that respects both faith and observation. The author discusses how science and Genesis can inform each other, without requiring faith to surrender to theory.

How ancient writing and modern science can be read together for a fuller story of creation.
Key ideas about the origin of matter, light, and life, and how they are treated in the text.
A discussion of the relationship between revelation and scientific evidence.
Guidance for readers seeking a thoughtful, evidence-based view of religion and science.

Ideal for readers curious about how faith and science can coexist in explaining our origins.

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