Wonders of Creation

by Stuart Burgess, Brian Edwards, Andy McIntosh

If the universe came into existence by chance , it did so against immeasur- able odds. It follows that if every living thing evolved step by step over millions of years into the intricate, complex and kaleidoscopic beauty, or- der and design that we see around us, this also was against these incalcu- lable odds. We may go further and claim that the vital interrelationship of the universe the precise movements of the planets, the regular seasons of the year, the reliance of all living things upon each other also evolved against the same unimaginable odds. We must conclude either that everything each individual detail in the known universe, and especially planet earth, evolved against a series of unimaginable, unbelievable and infinitesimal odds or we should look for an alternative and more reasonable explanation. It is that more reasonable explanation which is presented in this book. However, the beauty and order, the incredible harmony and diversity, is too often shattered by violence and pain, disorder and death. Before our journey in this book concludes, we will face the questions posed by theolo- gians, scientists and philosophers for What went wrong and what is the purpose of it all? But first, enjoy the panorama of a creation so beautifully detailed, ordered and complex that it would be unbelievable if it was not there in front of us.

216 pages, Hardcover

Published October 10, 2017

About the author

Dr Stuart Burgess, BSc, PhD, CEng, MIMechE, is a Reader in Engineering Design at Bristol University. His research areas include the study of design in nature. He previously worked in industry, designing rocket and satellite systems for the European Space Agency. He is winner of the Worshipful Company of Turners Gold Medal for the design of the solar array deployment system on the 1.4 billion ENVISAT earth observation satellite.

Reviews

[Mark McElreath · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent work that shows design without falling off the Intelligent Design (ID) slope. Covering topics from beauty and animals to the human body and fossil layers, Burgess and McIntosh paint a wonderful picture of our God's order and incredible design that is brimming with irreducible complexities. I highly recommend reading this book with children as large, full-color pictures cover nearly every page.

[Erin Britt · Rating 5 out of 5]

We read this book daily as part of our Family Basket time. All of my children enjoyed the book. Some days the readings were a bit advanced for the younger children, but overall, we as a family enjoyed our daily reading in this book.