Friend of science friend of faith

A scientist explores the harmony between Christian faith and science

Though some Christians and many skeptics see science and Christianity as locked in a never-ending battle, geologist Gregg Davidson contends that there is tremendous harmony between Scripture and modern science. Many apparent conflicts arise when the Bible is interpreted apart from its literary and historical contexts, but when these are taken into account, most alleged clashes resolve.

Proceeding from a belief that Scripture is inspired and without error and that God's creation should inform how we interpret the Bible, Davidson shows that Scripture and science need not disagree on issues like the age of the earth, Adam and Eve, Noah's flood, the origin and development of life, and numerous related topics. Rather, Christians can rejoice at how God's glory is revealed in both the Bible and the natural world.

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ENDORSEMENTS

…treasure chest of information about the world of the Bible and the world that the Bible describes.
—Walter Kim
President, National Association of Evangelicals

…highly engaging…brilliantly written…I have not seen a more helpful book for those who seek clarification on how to reconcile belief in an inerrant Bible with scientific knowledge…
—Darrel R. Falk,
Professor Emeritus, Point Loma Nazarene University; author, Coming to Peace with Science

…a remarkable book…few have articulated with such clarity a method of resolving apparent conflicts between [science and Christian faith]…a great book to hand to your pastor or a student.
—Deborah Haarsma
President, BioLogos

…Davidson aptly breaks down false dichotomies that exist between science and faith…greatly needed resource for the church today.
—John R. Terrill
Executive Director, Upper House, Univ. Wisconsin-Madison

…I highly recommend this book not only to students, but also to pastors, parents, educators, and others concerned about the perceived divide between faith and science…
—Ben Sanders
Director, Arizona Center for Christian Studies

This is a book I will use to equip our congregation and educate our community…
—Byron Townsend
Pastor (former), Grace Mid-City Church, Baton Rouge, LA

…Davidson combines authentic science with biblical theology to take us beyond a simplistic view that one must choose either science or faith…
—R. Joel Duff
Professor of Biology, Univ. of Akron

…the overall presentation is powerful, and the science sections are about as clear and navigable for non-scientists as possible…
—Kenneth J. Turner
Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages, Toccoa Falls College

…the best book I have encountered for addressing the core questions at the intersection of geology and Christian faith…destined to become an essential resource for those ministering at the intersection of science and Christian faith…
—Ken Wolgemuth
Founder, Solid Rock Lectures

…a handbook to guide the sincere student of science and Scripture to an honest settlement between the two…spans the waterfront of present issues, ignoring nothing important to the Christian…
—Johnny V. Miller
Professor Emeritus and former president, Columbia International University; coauthor, In the Beginning, We Misunderstood

…a must read for anyone wishing to understand the theological and scientific issues pertaining to creation…
—Davis A. Young
Professor Emeritus, Calvin College; coauthor, The Bible, Rocks, and Time

…demonstrates that science and Scripture—when both are properly interpreted—display a remarkable congruence…
—Ken Keathley
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; coauthor, 40 Questions About Creation and Evolution

…a refreshing read on an oft-debated topic…Christians interested in science-faith questions will want [this book] on their shelf.
—J.W. Wartick
Always Have a Reason, blog

…an impressive capacity to describe how the insights of science and biblical faith come together…
—Greg Cootsona
Author, Mere Science and Christian Faith

…an incredibly helpful roadmap for thinking about science and Christian faith…this book will be invaluable in helping people to see that science and Christian faith can be friends, and need never be foes.
—Jeff Hardin
Chair of Integrative Biology, Univ. of Wisconsin