Books related to the theory of human evolution

Hello @tony ,

Thanks for spurring us to think about this important topic of reconciling evolution and creation.

@jimmy has suggested an excellent resource with different voices represented. Sometimes it helps listening to a talk as an introduction before delving deeper into the topic. I have found Dennis Venema’s talk covering the various theories as a good beginning. He goes through geocentrism, young earth, old earth and evolutionary creationism with their strengths and weaknesses. He doesn’t however go into the intelligent design theories of the discovery Institute. He also mentions John Walton’s book “Lost world of Genesis 1”, which engages the different Christian evolutionary perspectives and the Bible and provides alternatives to a literal understanding of Genesis 1.

Here is review from the gospel coalition on John Walton’s work.

https://www.amazon.com/Lost-World-Genesis-One-Cosmology-ebook/dp/B003VM8QK0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=NXZHY9KYO3U9&keywords=lost+world+of+genesis+one&qid=1642011867&sprefix=lost+world+%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-1

Another book that may be a good start to different views is this one -

Origins: Christian Perspectives on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design Amazon.com

All theories seem to have some strengths and weaknesses and leave us with some questions. I have heard it said that bible and science when rightly interpreted will not contradict each other, and that’s the opinion I take too. It helps me stay confident in the faith I have experienced as the puzzles remain to be solved.

I look forward to hearing on what you might find as you look into this topic. Blessings!

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