{"product_id":"mapping-the-origins-debate-gerald-rau-9780830839872","title":"Mapping the Origins Debate: Six Models of the Beginning of Everything","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMidwest Publishing Awards Show\u003c\/i\u003e Honorable Mention\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe debate over evolution and creation has raged for decades and shows no signs of letting up. Many promote one view as the only reasonable solution. But what are the main viewpoints, and just why do they disagree? In the midst of an increasingly intense dispute, Gerald Rau answers the important questions with level-headed clarity and evenhanded analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRau lays out six models of origins, ranging from naturalistic evolution to young-earth creation. He shows how each model presupposes an underlying philosophy that adherents take on faith. With the sensitivity of a seasoned educator, Rau demonstrates how each model assesses the scientific evidence in relation to four different kinds of origins: the universe, life, species and humans. In an age of specialists, Rau sees the big picture. \u003ci\u003eMapping the Origins Debate\u003c\/i\u003e cuts through the cacophony and the complexity to provide a lucid and charitable contribution to the conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gerald Rau\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0830839879\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780830839872\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e IVP Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/10\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 237\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.80d","brand":"Gerald Rau","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43926613491967,"sku":"9780830839872","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_bfefea12-d7f1-4aa4-814d-bbd1c2c95eb0.jpg?v=1681084042","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mapping-the-origins-debate-gerald-rau-9780830839872","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}