The Epoch of Creation: The Scripture Doctrine Contrasted With the Geological Theory (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: The Epoch of Creation: The Scripture Doctrine Contrasted With the Geological Theory (Classic Reprint)
Author: Eleazar Lord
ISBN: 9780331330380

Eleazar Lord

9780331330380: The Epoch of Creation: The Scripture Doctrine Contrasted With the Geological Theory (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331330385 ISBN 13: 9780331330380

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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When science meets scripture, what does the moment of creation mean for readers today?

This thoughtful study examines the clash between geological theories and the biblical account, offering clear questions and grounded arguments about how we understand the origins of the earth.

This edition gathers reflections on how geology interprets fossil records, the limits of science in answering divine questions, and the call for natural theology in theological education. It frames the debate with careful, accessible language and helps readers see where faith and science agree, where they diverge, and why that matters for belief.

Explains why some scholars question whether geology proves ancient creation or challenges the six-day account.
Discusses the role of moral reasons and supernatural intervention in creation and history.
contrasts literal readings of Genesis with geological inferences in a way that respects both sides.
Highlights the importance of natural theology in theological training and public discourse.

Ideal for readers interested in the historical dialogue between geology and Scripture, and for anyone weighing how scientific ideas fit with biblical narratives. This edition invites careful reading and lively discussion about the origins of the world and the Creator’s work.

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