The Grand Canyon, Monument to an Ancient Earth: Can Noah's Flood Explain the Grand Canyon?

Young Earth advocates often use the Grand Canyon as a showcase to argue not only that the thick fossil-bearing layers were laid down in a single catastrophic flood, but that the Bible requires this to be true. InThe Grand Canyon, eleven authors and editors-all scientists and apologists-address both the biblical and scientific claims that Noah's flood can account for the Earth's fossil-rich layers. Like many in the scientific community, they find these assumptions to be riddled with factual errors. This visually stunning book is written primarily for nonscientist Christians who have a desire to clearly understand the arguments and evidence in favor of both young- and old-Earth models, to find answers to those who make the Grand Canyon's majesty the centerpiece of their arguments, or to improve their ministry to scientifically literate believers and seekers. Readers will learn that Young Earth interpretations of Genesis are not necessarily true to the original Hebrew meaning. They will come away with an appreciation for why the vast majority of Christian geologists acknowledge an ancient Earth and why modern science is not antithetical to faith, but rather supports it. Readers will find that the Grand Canyon has a much grander history-in keeping with its Creator&mdashthan the brief period of compressed creation posited by flood geologists. Review ? irenic in spirit, scientifically informed, and biblically sound. -- Paul Copan ?Palm Beach Atlantic University Published On: 2016-02-01A must read for anyone interested in the direct testimony of Creation itself on the history of our world. -- David R. Montgomery, Author of The Rocks Don?t Lie Published On: 2016-02-01The various authors of this book have done us all a tremendous service in their patient and clear exposition of geological thinking about the Grand Canyon (a magnificent place in it own right!). -- C. John "Jack" Collins ?Covenant Theological Seminary Published On: 2016-02-01?richly illustrated, superbly organized, and exceptionally readable overview of the Grand Canyon. -- John W. Geissman, President Emeritus ?Geological Society of America Published On: 2016-02-01This important book must be carefully considered by everyone involved in the debate about the age of the earth. -- Wayne Grudem ?Phoenix University Published On: 2016-02-01The authors, most of whom are Christians, have systematically contrasted the claims of so-called ?flood geologists? with the actual details of Grand Canyon geology. In doing so, they have utterly demolished the flood hypothesis with an avalanche of geologic evidence sufficient to fill a canyon. -- Davis A. Young ?Calvin College Published On: 2016-02-01The Grand Canyon ? is terrific. It is a comprehensive primer on geology as we know and practice it? Everyone on Earth should be aware of what this book contains as a science text, as well as a rationale for employing scientific methods to a basic understanding of anything natural. -- John Warme ?Colorado School of Mines Published On: 2016-02-01 About the Author Carol Hill is a geologist who has worked in the Grand Canyon and Carlsbad Cavern for over 40 years. She is the author of a number of books, and has been featured on NOVA and National Geographic TV. Her other publications includeGrand Canyon: Monument to an Ancient Earth, as senior editor and co-author. Carol teaches geology at the University of New Mexico.Gregg Davidson is the Chair of Geology & Geological Engineering at the University of Mississippi. He has written a number of articles and the book When Faith and Science Collide. Davidson is an active national speaker on the subject of faith and science with Solid Rock Lectures.Wayne Ranney is a former park ranger, geologic speaker and tour guide, and author of several books, including Carving Grand Canyon.Tim Helble is a hydrologist with the National Weather Service, working seasonally in the Grand Canyon.