Creation and Change: Genesis 1:1–2:4 in the Light of Changing Scientific Paradigms, Revised & Updated Edition

by Douglas F. Kelly

Publisher:

Christian Focus

Overview

In this book, Professor Douglas Kelly persuasively argues for a literal interpretation of the six–day account of creation found in Genesis chapters 1 and 2. He assesses both the biblical details and the scientific data to show that there is a convincing and scientifically viable case for this understanding. This new edition, written twenty years after the original, contains important revisions and additional chapters, bringing this insightful and relevant volume up–to–date with developments in this field.

Key Features

• Argues for a literal interpretation of the six–day account of creation
• Assesses both the biblical details and the scientific data
• New edition contains important revisions and additional chapters

Praise for the Print Edition

It is an excellent work. I believe it will be an important contribution to the field.

—John Currid, Chancellor’s Professor of Old Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi

Kelly ably engages with several scientific debating points ... He makes the complex clear and sophisticated simple. Yet Kelly’s most admirable quality is in handling the text of Scripture, presenting a reasonable and winsome case for creation in six, ordinary, consecutive days, culminating in the worship of God on the Sabbath Day. Highly recommended for keen lay readers, theological students, pastors and professors.

—Jonathan Gibson, Associate Professor of Old Testament, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This book is very accessible for the lay reader as well as being a very thoroughly argued and persuasive text for the student beginning theological studies in Genesis and wanting to know what the key Biblical arguments are for a young earth creation position. I cannot recommend this book more highly.

—Andy McIntosh, Visiting research Professor at the University of Leeds and Adjunct Professor at Mississippi State University

Product Details

• Title: Creation and Change: Genesis 1:1–2:4 in the Light of Changing Scientific Paradigms
• Author: Douglas F. Kelly
• Edition: Revised & Updated
• Publisher: Christian Focus
• Publication Date: 2017
• Pages: 376
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Topic: Doctrine of Creation

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About Douglas F. Kelly

Dr. Kelly received his B.A. from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Diploma from the University of Lyon, his B.D. from the Union Theological Seminary, and his Ph. D. from the University of Edinburgh. He is the author of many written works including, If God Already Knows, Why Pray?, Preachers with Power: Four Stalwarts of the South, New Life in the Wasteland, Creation and Change, and The Emergence of Liberty in the Modern World. His firm grasp of multiple languages and his theological competence are capably demonstrated in translating such works as Sermons by John Calvin on II Samuel. He is serving with David Wright of the University of Edinburgh as a general editor for a revision of Calvin’s Old Testament Commentaries. Before joining the faculty at RTS, Dr. Kelly travelled extensively throughout the world preaching and teaching. He was also enlisted to serve on the Jurisprudence project of The Christian Legal Society and serves on the Credentials Committee of the Central Carolina Presbytery.

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