Eighteen Basic Questions, Also, an Inquiry (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George Arthur Hammond

 
9780484652155: Eighteen Basic Questions, Also, an Inquiry (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the questions that have shaped creation debates—faith, science, and the origin of the world.

This work surveys long-standing questions about how the heavens and the earth began, probing the scriptural account of creation and its relationship to scientific ideas. It weighs different viewpoints, including a close look at six days of creation, discussions of geology and cosmic history, and the role of divine fiat in shaping the universe. The tone invites readers to consider how faith and reason can speak to one another without sacrificing clarity or conviction.

  • A clear survey of creation as described in sacred texts and how that view contrasts with or aligns with scientific theories.
  • Reflections on time, age of the earth, and the meaning of “six days” in the Genesis account.
  • A discussion of the place of God in the story of the cosmos, and the tension between mystery and evidence.
  • An invitation to readers to think through foundational beliefs about creation, purpose, and humanity.
Ideal for readers of religious philosophy, apologetics, and anyone curious about how sacred narratives intersect with scientific ideas in early discussions of origin.

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