The Bible, Rocks and Time: Geological Evidence for the Age of the Earth - Softcover

Young, Davis A.; Stearley, Ralph F.

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Synopsis

<p>Is the Earth relatively young or very old?</p><p>We've all heard the controversy. The consensus regarding the age of the Earth, based on the best geological evidence, is that it is billions of years old. But many Christians believe that the Bibleteaches the Earth is only a few thousand years old at best. What are we to make of this discrepancy? Geologists Davis Young and Ralph Stearley tackle this issue head-on.</p><p>Thoroughly examining historical, biblical, geological and philosophical perspectives, the amply illustrated <em>Bible, Rocks and Time</em> takes a comprehensive and authoritative look at the key issues related to the Earth's antiquity.</p>

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About the Authors

<p><strong>Davis A. Young</strong> (Ph.D., Brown University) is Professor Emeritus of Geology at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.</p>

<p><strong>Ralph F. Stearley</strong> (Ph.D., University of Michigan) is professor of geology and chairman of the department of geology, geography and environmental studies at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.</p>

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