{"product_id":"science-and-genesis-neville-r-piper-9780645037548","title":"Science and Genesis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Book of Genesis in the Bible true?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe findings of modern science appear to contradict some of the stories found in Genesis, so much so that even some Christian leaders question whether Genesis should still be regarded as part of God's revelation of himself and his plan for humankind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, long-standing and experienced scientist Neville Piper examines Genesis in the light of current scientific knowledge in fields as diverse as cosmology, biochemistry, geophysics, archaeology, palaeontology and linguistics to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ediscriminate between mythology and the possible historicity of people and events;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eunderstand what God is seeking to teach us through both historical fact and symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the process, he finds that science is able to clarify our understanding of many stories (such as the Great Flood and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah) and even helps us towards resolving some doctrinal issues (such as free will versus predestination).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeville Piper is an Australian scientist with Masters degrees in Science and Business Administration. He worked at the Australian Atomic Energy Commission (now called the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation) and in industry, authoring ten published papers in Chemistry before moving into the field of Information Technology. In this latter field he specialised in the analysis, design and specification of technical and business-oriented systems for government, educational, financial and telecommunications organisations. He is a lay preacher and Bible group leader and lives with his wife on Queensland's Gold Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Neville R. Piper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0645037540\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780645037548\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Initiate Media Pty Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/16\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.51lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.42d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neville R. Piper","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48437957755135,"sku":"9780645037548","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_01a93fb4-7803-4e06-9981-98e60f47f48c.jpg?v=1777167834","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/science-and-genesis-neville-r-piper-9780645037548","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}