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The Beginning of the World: A Scientific Study of Genesis 1-11
Thy word is true from the and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth forever (Psalm 119:160). While many Christians are compromising the Scriptures with what they think is modern science, God is calling many scientists to defend the faith. The result is a sudden surge of awareness that the Bible is true after all - even the long - ridiculed doctrines such as a literal six-day creation. A young earth, and a worldwide cataclysmic flood in the days of Noah. In this book, both the scientific and historical aspects of these issues as well as their evangelistic and practical spiritual applications, are discussed at length.
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First published October 1, 1977
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Henry M. Morris
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Henry M. Morris (1918–2006) was an American engineer and young Earth creationist, widely regarded as the father of modern creation science. He founded the Institute for Creation Research.
Not to be confused with his eldest son Henry M. Morris III.
Henry M. Morris (1918–2006) was an American engineer and young Earth creationist, widely regarded as the father of modern creation science. He founded the Institute for Creation Research.
Not to be confused with his eldest son Henry M. Morris III.
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August 3, 2024
ANOTHER INTERPRETATION OF GENESIS 1-11 BY THE FAMED "YOUNG EARTH" CREATIONIST
Henry M. Morris (1918-2006) was one of the foremost biblical creationists of the late 20th century; he was also the author/coauthor of books such as 'The Genesis Flood: the Biblical Record and Its Scientific Implications,' 'The Scientific Case for Creation,' 'Scientific Creationism,' 'What Is Creation Science?', etc. This book is a revision and updating of Morris's 1965 book, 'Science Scripture and Salvation...The Genesis Record.'
He wrote in the Introduction to this 1977 book, "In this book, both the scientific and historical aspects of these chapters (Genesis 1-11), as well as their evangelistic testimonies and practical spiritual applications, will be discussed at some length."
He argues, "The whole world thus had an 'appearance of age,' even though newly created. Creation of apparent age is inherent in the very concept of creation. No deception is involved, since God has plainly told us these events of creation." (Pg. 25) He counsels, "There is nothing unreasonable at all about the Biblical perspective, which views the earth as the center of interest in the physical universe. The stars in the heavens... were prepared by God with a view to the great history of life and redemption that would soon begin on the earth." (Pg. 26)
Interestingly, he admits, "The quotation in Jude (14-15) seems to have been taken from one of three apocryphal books... At least Jude, by divine inspiration, incorporated this particular fragment as of true Enochian authorship." (Pg. 87)
He suggests, "All human languages are separated by an essentially infinite barrier from the sounds made by animals, although the vocal organs as such may not be greatly different. The origins of language in general and of language in particular, are thus inexplicable in terms of evolution, and yet it is impossible to overestimate the importance of articulate, propositional ... speech in the life of mankind." (Pg. 136)
Morris's many books are of lasting interest to "young earth" creationists.
Henry M. Morris (1918-2006) was one of the foremost biblical creationists of the late 20th century; he was also the author/coauthor of books such as 'The Genesis Flood: the Biblical Record and Its Scientific Implications,' 'The Scientific Case for Creation,' 'Scientific Creationism,' 'What Is Creation Science?', etc. This book is a revision and updating of Morris's 1965 book, 'Science Scripture and Salvation...The Genesis Record.'
He wrote in the Introduction to this 1977 book, "In this book, both the scientific and historical aspects of these chapters (Genesis 1-11), as well as their evangelistic testimonies and practical spiritual applications, will be discussed at some length."
He argues, "The whole world thus had an 'appearance of age,' even though newly created. Creation of apparent age is inherent in the very concept of creation. No deception is involved, since God has plainly told us these events of creation." (Pg. 25) He counsels, "There is nothing unreasonable at all about the Biblical perspective, which views the earth as the center of interest in the physical universe. The stars in the heavens... were prepared by God with a view to the great history of life and redemption that would soon begin on the earth." (Pg. 26)
Interestingly, he admits, "The quotation in Jude (14-15) seems to have been taken from one of three apocryphal books... At least Jude, by divine inspiration, incorporated this particular fragment as of true Enochian authorship." (Pg. 87)
He suggests, "All human languages are separated by an essentially infinite barrier from the sounds made by animals, although the vocal organs as such may not be greatly different. The origins of language in general and of language in particular, are thus inexplicable in terms of evolution, and yet it is impossible to overestimate the importance of articulate, propositional ... speech in the life of mankind." (Pg. 136)
Morris's many books are of lasting interest to "young earth" creationists.
May 6, 2021
Excellent book! Short chapters, easy to read, concise. Gives a great broad stroke of the history of the world from Creation until just after the Flood and the Tower of Babel. Great for beginners especially.
May 17, 2023
Useful resource for better understanding how the Biblical accounts of creation, the Flood, the establishment of nation and language distinction, etc are supported by science or oppose flawed theory and logic. Not exactly an apologetic and its aim for brevity invites further, deeper study.
July 24, 2025
A great overview
This book is a great overview of the subject. Very well written. Deals with important subjects such as understanding fossil records, atmosphere of earth pre and post flood,commentary on the creation of nations post flood.
This book is a great overview of the subject. Very well written. Deals with important subjects such as understanding fossil records, atmosphere of earth pre and post flood,commentary on the creation of nations post flood.
July 3, 2025
Such a good book! Using Scripture to identify certain ideas, and show the differences between Scripture and the modern-day ideas, Mr. Morris did a great job showing that evolution is wrong.
November 12, 2012
Pretty good.
January 28, 2017
Not just for a class
I read this book and learned not only more about creation but also about the Bible and science working together.
I read this book and learned not only more about creation but also about the Bible and science working together.
January 24, 2016
It shows how Creation Science supports the Biblical view of the world.
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