Creation

by Eric M. Vail

What does the creation story tell us about God and about who we should be as God’s people? Where can we find the theme of creation outside of Genesis? What does the New Testament have to say about creation? Eric Vail explores these questions and more in the Creation volume of The Wesleyan Theology Series. Dive deeply into the Genesis creation accounts to discover some of the contexts underlying the most well-known beginning of any story ever told. Then move beyond Genesis to discover how God’s creative activity permeates every aspect of life in the world that God lovingly rules yesterday, today, and forever. Christians are used to hearing theological language in the church but may not feel they have adequate resources to enhance their understanding of what certain terms or concepts mean. The Wesleyan Theology Series aims to discuss Christian doctrines in accessible language that states clearly what we believe and why. Each volume is written by an author with a particular expertise who also has the ability to simplify and clarify complex ideas. The Wesleyan Theology Series is written specifically for the theologically curious layperson, student, or pastor. Topics the Trinity, creation, eschatology, the church, the sacraments, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, Scripture, sin, grace, salvation, sanctification, Christian ethics, and atonement.

Kindle Edition

Published September 1, 2022

Reviews

[Alex Connell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great work by Dr. Vail explaining the doctrine of creation in a way that anyone can work to understand it. I enjoyed this book, a great addition to the Wesleyan Theological Series.

[Kat Lucille · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want to level up your version on creation with a historical background that gets down to the nitty gritty of Genesis, this is the book for you. It will expand your mind and break down the first book of the Bible that will leave you encaptured for weeks!

[Brooklynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dr. Vail is awesome and so is his book.


Just didn’t give me that 5 star feeling (hehehehe)

[Haley Schreiner · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is great, but Dr. only gave me a B+ in theology class instead of an A, so I’m giving his book 4 stars instead of 5.

[Luke Mohnasky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dr. Vail captures readers attention well. He has a well-done analysis and imagination for the Christian doctrine of creation and I plan on coming back to this book often.