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Grand Canyon: A Different View
Looks at the Grand Canyon from a biblical worldview and explains how the splendor and grandeur of the Canyon is a display of God’s power of creation. Whether gaping at the huge chasm in the earth from the rim, or navigating the waters of the Colorado River below, visitors to the Grand Canyon see a perspective that words can’t describe. In fact, perspective is the backdrop for this wonderful story from nature. Visit this marvelous site yourself, through the pages of photographs and essays in this book, and think about your own perspective. It's a trip you’ll be glad you took.
104 pages, Hardcover
First published June 1, 2003
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July 17, 2012
I just spent a week rafting through the canyon with the author/compiler. Probably no one alive knows the Grand Canyon better. He's a born again Christian who abandoned the evolutionary model of the Canyon and now offers a tremendous apologetic for the biblical flood.
February 20, 2013
It made the ACLU mad therefore I like it.
April 4, 2018
A Canyon Guidebook that Informs and Illustrates
From Elves Chasm and Whispering Springs, to Havasu Canyon and Deer Creek Narrows; the book weaves in and out of the Grand Canyon delighting with glimpses for those like me who've not yet experienced the canyon first hand. This book will not inundate you like a textbook. It is a simple guide to the predominant features that a traveler can see when visiting the canyon. It describes rock formations and points of interest, as well as flora and fauna that are to be found around the canyon. And it illustrates all of this with myriads of high-quality photo art. The illustrations are much clearer and more extensive than in many guides.
It also briefly covers a variety of issues with current scientific theories about the formation of the canyon, and explains the Creationist point of view that the canyon was formed rather recently from catastrophic action, rather than slow sedimentary action. An example of this is in the fact that the creation of the Scablands in Washington, which was originally thought to be similarly created over millennia, was ultimately proven to be the result of the 'Spokane Flood' in a short catastrophic act. Passages in the Bible adorn the photos and illustrate how the Bible correctly describes the water cycle ages before it was understood by Science. I recommend this for those looking for a guide to the Grand Canyon. It is a nice sturdy hard-back edition.
From Elves Chasm and Whispering Springs, to Havasu Canyon and Deer Creek Narrows; the book weaves in and out of the Grand Canyon delighting with glimpses for those like me who've not yet experienced the canyon first hand. This book will not inundate you like a textbook. It is a simple guide to the predominant features that a traveler can see when visiting the canyon. It describes rock formations and points of interest, as well as flora and fauna that are to be found around the canyon. And it illustrates all of this with myriads of high-quality photo art. The illustrations are much clearer and more extensive than in many guides.
It also briefly covers a variety of issues with current scientific theories about the formation of the canyon, and explains the Creationist point of view that the canyon was formed rather recently from catastrophic action, rather than slow sedimentary action. An example of this is in the fact that the creation of the Scablands in Washington, which was originally thought to be similarly created over millennia, was ultimately proven to be the result of the 'Spokane Flood' in a short catastrophic act. Passages in the Bible adorn the photos and illustrate how the Bible correctly describes the water cycle ages before it was understood by Science. I recommend this for those looking for a guide to the Grand Canyon. It is a nice sturdy hard-back edition.
August 28, 2022
Are there facts that don't quite fit the typical view that the Colorado River has been carving out the grand canyon for millions of years? Is there an alternative view that should at least be considered and not dismissed because it doesn't agree with naturalism?
The Grand Canyon: A Different View is narrated by Tom Vail, who is a boat guide at the Canyon, and also includes comments by various creationists. The book starts with an overview and then looks at various issues such as the rocks, the water, fossils, and the plants and animals. The book is also filled with photographs.
The book is 100 pages, and, as stated above, plenty of pictures. If I taught a class, I might include this as one textbook, but not the sole one. For me, this is perfect to put on the coffee table to spark conversations.
I would be interested in seeing what my progressive (old earth) creationist biology teacher would have thought of this book. That teacher was a geologist, and was not convinced of the flood being the cause for much of this earth's geology. This book does bring out good points, such as how the rocks are formed in the canyon.
I learned of this book seeing it on the book shelf of a friend, pulled out and easy to see. I'm glad I saw it, and highly recommend it.
The Grand Canyon: A Different View is narrated by Tom Vail, who is a boat guide at the Canyon, and also includes comments by various creationists. The book starts with an overview and then looks at various issues such as the rocks, the water, fossils, and the plants and animals. The book is also filled with photographs.
The book is 100 pages, and, as stated above, plenty of pictures. If I taught a class, I might include this as one textbook, but not the sole one. For me, this is perfect to put on the coffee table to spark conversations.
I would be interested in seeing what my progressive (old earth) creationist biology teacher would have thought of this book. That teacher was a geologist, and was not convinced of the flood being the cause for much of this earth's geology. This book does bring out good points, such as how the rocks are formed in the canyon.
I learned of this book seeing it on the book shelf of a friend, pulled out and easy to see. I'm glad I saw it, and highly recommend it.
April 30, 2019
If you visit the Grand Canyon you'll get plenty of evolutionary information. You get that everywhere, really. This book presents another way to look at the canyon and see evidence of a global, catastrophic flood. I found it fascinating and well-presented.
June 8, 2022
Tour the Grand Canyon with this beautifully illustrated book. Abounding with Scripture, numerous scientists and theologians share the Young Earth story of how the Grand Canyon was formed.
June 28, 2023
Well written
June 19, 2020
A quick read about one of the most amazing geologic sites: the Grand Canyon.
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May 6, 2021
We read this before our family's trip to the Grand Canyon. A wonderful description of the formation of the canyon from a biblical perspective. The photographs were fabulous and the essays were really well written. Great charts and other visual aids. I think this would be best for grades 6-9.
May 15, 2013
Grand Canyon---A Different View was complied by Tom Vail, and contributors include John MacArthur (Author of The MacArthur Study Bible) and Ken Ham (Founder of The Creation Museum). Both are trusted authors in our home, and I was excited to see them listed as contributors to the book. John MacArthur's rebuttal to the Big Bang Theory was simple and accurate: "If you don't believe in the Book of Genesis, then you are left with the incredible notion that nobody times nothing equals everything." In reading this, I was reminded that we are all in need of having our eyes opened so we can, as the psalmist states, see wondrous things from God's law. I thought too of the English martyr, John Bradford, who when seeing a criminal going to be executed for his crimes, uttered "There, but for the grace of God go I."
One of the great aspects of the book, is that it clearly lays out the evolutionary thought process, and then challenges the logic with both Biblical and Scientific evidence. One example is in on page 30 where the author explains how, for the evolutionist, the river has been the "primal force in the formation of the the Grand Canyon." As he goes on to explain though, prior to the building of the Glen Canyon Dam, the river had been transporting 500,000 tons of sediment in a single day. If the river supposedly did take 70 million years to erode the Grand Canyon, where did all that sediment material go? In the pages following, he explains how for a creationist, the Grand Canyon was built after or perhaps during the catastrophic event of Noah's Flood. Such massive flood waters would have easily cut through the canyon. The sections are kept simple and don't dive too deeply into any one topic, but they give an excellent springboard for further research if desired.
The photos are definitely one of the most noteworthy features in the book. The photographer did a magnificent job of portraying the Grand Canyon from many perspectives. Since most of the readings in the book are on the more challenging end, in my mind this is what most kids are going to be interested in! Photos include those of the basement rocks, water-eroded hollows, fossils of nautiloids, Marble Canyon, and Tapeats Sandstone in Carbon Creek. I gazed in awe at a photo depicting a lightning storm in the canyon and photos picturing streams rushing downward over gorges. Kids and adults alike are sure to find this book a treasure trove of awe inspiring scenes.
MasterBooks has many wonderful books out that can be used for reference as well as pleasure reading. Although the book is small, it is the type that would great for a coffee table type display as the readings were short, (most were only a page or two), and the pictures lovely, thus making it possible for a reader to peruse a little, without starting on a full length reading drive. The Grand Canyon---A Different View is another fine book that will be used in our home not only for educational purposes, but for pure enjoyment.
*Thanks to Master Books, a division of New Leaf Publishing Group for providing a free copy to me in exchange for my honest review.
One of the great aspects of the book, is that it clearly lays out the evolutionary thought process, and then challenges the logic with both Biblical and Scientific evidence. One example is in on page 30 where the author explains how, for the evolutionist, the river has been the "primal force in the formation of the the Grand Canyon." As he goes on to explain though, prior to the building of the Glen Canyon Dam, the river had been transporting 500,000 tons of sediment in a single day. If the river supposedly did take 70 million years to erode the Grand Canyon, where did all that sediment material go? In the pages following, he explains how for a creationist, the Grand Canyon was built after or perhaps during the catastrophic event of Noah's Flood. Such massive flood waters would have easily cut through the canyon. The sections are kept simple and don't dive too deeply into any one topic, but they give an excellent springboard for further research if desired.
The photos are definitely one of the most noteworthy features in the book. The photographer did a magnificent job of portraying the Grand Canyon from many perspectives. Since most of the readings in the book are on the more challenging end, in my mind this is what most kids are going to be interested in! Photos include those of the basement rocks, water-eroded hollows, fossils of nautiloids, Marble Canyon, and Tapeats Sandstone in Carbon Creek. I gazed in awe at a photo depicting a lightning storm in the canyon and photos picturing streams rushing downward over gorges. Kids and adults alike are sure to find this book a treasure trove of awe inspiring scenes.
MasterBooks has many wonderful books out that can be used for reference as well as pleasure reading. Although the book is small, it is the type that would great for a coffee table type display as the readings were short, (most were only a page or two), and the pictures lovely, thus making it possible for a reader to peruse a little, without starting on a full length reading drive. The Grand Canyon---A Different View is another fine book that will be used in our home not only for educational purposes, but for pure enjoyment.
*Thanks to Master Books, a division of New Leaf Publishing Group for providing a free copy to me in exchange for my honest review.
March 31, 2022
Grand Canyon: A Different View
Book by Tom Vail (2003, 99pp). This beautifully illustrated book about the creation—evolution vs creationism—of the Grand Canyon is a bit confounding. In the introduction, it states “What it [the question of creation] really comes down to is whether we put our faith in the book given to us by God, or in the books written by man.” Some might argue that the purported word of God, the Bible, is the product of the Council of Nicaea (those pesky men again), or possibly a bunch of guys crafting the St. James version, but that’s not what is being argued. Assuming the many and invariably different English translations of the Bible is/are the inerrant word of God, as the author states on page 7, this book puts forward arguments against some of the most common examples of (mostly) geologic features used to demonstrate the supposed greater-than-6,000 year old age of the canyon, and therefore the world. Unfortunately, in one instance the argument for creationism is that “The Bible says that the evidence of God’s existence is seen in the things that He has made, and I can confirm that in my studies as a scientist.” (Attributed to Andrew Snelling, Ph.D. in geology.) In another instance, in a section refuting conclusions based on flawed radioisotope dating methodologies, some results are declared flawed because they do not “allow for THE FACT that God intervened in the natural order during creation…” (emphasis added). These are egregious examples that detract from more nuanced counterarguments and legitimate questions about why this or that shows or fails to show in the geological record. Sadly, the scientists quoted throughout, at times, make what appear to be less scientifically rigorous assertions or conclusions. One particularity odd point made is that Ravens “faithfully live out life much like God’s word tell us [people] should live”, that is, as males and females performing our “provide and protect” and “helpmate” roles. Given the geologic focus of the book, this illustrated aside at page 77 is a substantive non sequitur. Creationists deserve better advocates, or at least better articulated foundations, of their beliefs. HOWEVER, as a believer in evolution (I’m still waiting for absolute proof, though), I think others should read this book and draw their own conclusions rather than relying on my superficial critique. Me, I’m left thinking about the great flood that covered the entire world, as is argued by creationists. If the world was, in fact, totally inundated before receding, into what great basin did the water flow? It had to have flowed downhill (I think), but if the entire world was flooded there would have been no downhill. No?
Book by Tom Vail (2003, 99pp). This beautifully illustrated book about the creation—evolution vs creationism—of the Grand Canyon is a bit confounding. In the introduction, it states “What it [the question of creation] really comes down to is whether we put our faith in the book given to us by God, or in the books written by man.” Some might argue that the purported word of God, the Bible, is the product of the Council of Nicaea (those pesky men again), or possibly a bunch of guys crafting the St. James version, but that’s not what is being argued. Assuming the many and invariably different English translations of the Bible is/are the inerrant word of God, as the author states on page 7, this book puts forward arguments against some of the most common examples of (mostly) geologic features used to demonstrate the supposed greater-than-6,000 year old age of the canyon, and therefore the world. Unfortunately, in one instance the argument for creationism is that “The Bible says that the evidence of God’s existence is seen in the things that He has made, and I can confirm that in my studies as a scientist.” (Attributed to Andrew Snelling, Ph.D. in geology.) In another instance, in a section refuting conclusions based on flawed radioisotope dating methodologies, some results are declared flawed because they do not “allow for THE FACT that God intervened in the natural order during creation…” (emphasis added). These are egregious examples that detract from more nuanced counterarguments and legitimate questions about why this or that shows or fails to show in the geological record. Sadly, the scientists quoted throughout, at times, make what appear to be less scientifically rigorous assertions or conclusions. One particularity odd point made is that Ravens “faithfully live out life much like God’s word tell us [people] should live”, that is, as males and females performing our “provide and protect” and “helpmate” roles. Given the geologic focus of the book, this illustrated aside at page 77 is a substantive non sequitur. Creationists deserve better advocates, or at least better articulated foundations, of their beliefs. HOWEVER, as a believer in evolution (I’m still waiting for absolute proof, though), I think others should read this book and draw their own conclusions rather than relying on my superficial critique. Me, I’m left thinking about the great flood that covered the entire world, as is argued by creationists. If the world was, in fact, totally inundated before receding, into what great basin did the water flow? It had to have flowed downhill (I think), but if the entire world was flooded there would have been no downhill. No?
November 25, 2012
Loved the pics and found some of the information fascinating. I guess I was hoping for less devotional and more "Here is why it looks that way!"
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