Old Earth Creationism on Trial: The Verdict Is In

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 240 pages
• Published by: New Leaf Publishing Group June 30, 2008
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0890515441
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0890515440
• Book Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Weighs: 7.2 ounces

Product Description
In a vital discussion focused within the Church, authors Jason Lisle and Tim Chaffey explore the foundational issues around the debate on the age of the earth. While much of the controversy focuses on the scientific evidences and beliefs regarding evolution, the authors reveal the debate has a much more compelling and simple core truth scriptural authority. In the book you will discover: How the Bible is used by both young-earth and old-earth creationists to support their position. How exegesis vs. eisegesis views of the Bible impact your faith. The Church is changing interpretation of Scripture. Why this is a critical issue to the Church, its survival, and its relevance in today's world.

About The Author
Tim Chaffey holds a MDiv specializing in Apologetics and Theology from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, and lives in southwestern Wisconsin with his wife, Casey, and two children, Kayla and Judah. He holds a BS and MA in Biblical & Theological Studies, and is the founder and director of Midwest Apologetics. Tim speaks at various churches, camps, and schools on topics to upholding and defending the Word of God from the beginning to the end. Jason Lisle is an astrophysicist with a PhD from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Dr. Lisle has been a powerful and pioneering new voice in the creationist movement as a speaker and researcher with the Answers in Genesis ministry. Author of Taking Back Astronomy, and a coauthor of The New Answers Book volumes I and II, he is a prolific writer who has addressed the topics of astronomy and creation in numerous publications.

Reader Reviews
I read the draft for Tim Chaffey's portion of the book about two years ago. Even then I thought it was the best book on creationism from a Biblical perspective that I have ever read. This is KEY: Tim puts Old Earth Creationism on trial from a Biblical perspective. (Dr. Lisle adds the scientific portion of the argument.) You do not need to be a theologian or a scientist to understand and benefit greatly from this book. It is shocking to me how old earth creationists (OEC) hold to an inerrant, infallible, verbally inspired Bible, but then get all wishy-washy when dealing with the creation accounts in Genesis. Tim graciously and effectively demonstrates the weakness of the OEC interpretation. If you are a young earth creationist, you will applaud this book. If you are an OEC, I think an honest reading will surprise you. Either way, your confidence in the reliability of Scripture will be strengthened. (Disclaimer: I am a personal friend of Tim Chaffey and have appreciated his ministry through Midwest Apologetics.)