Galapagos Islands: A Different View Book Description:
Take an incredible journey to the beautiful islands of Galapagos:
- Observe the wondrous diversity of life, including birds, reptiles, and plants
- Learn how Darwin’s worldview and a biblical worldview differ, and the importance of studying the islands
- Read poignant chapters from Ken Ham, John Morris, John C. Whitcomb, and more!
The Galapagos still stand as a testament to God’s majesty and mercy, rather than the empty legacy of one man!
About the Author:
Dr. Purdom is a researcher and speaker for Answers in Genesis. She graduated with a Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics from Ohio State University in 2000. Her specialty is cellular and molecular biology. Dr. Purdom’s graduate work focused on genetic regulation of factors important for bone remodeling. She is a compelling and dynamic lecturer and well qualified to speak on the relevance of Genesis to the issue of biblical authority. She is the only female Ph.D. scientist engaged in full-time speaking and research for a biblical creationist organization in North America. Dr. Purdom is a member of the Creation Research Society and serves on the editorial board and executive council of BSG: A Creation Biology Study Group. She serves as a peer reviewer for Answers Research Journal and Creation Research Science Quarterly. She along with Dr. Joseph Francis of Master s College are co-founders of the Microbe Forum. This forum sponsors research, collaboration, and conferences in the field of creation microbiology.
- Hardcover: 104 pages
- Publisher: Master Books a division of New Leaf Publishing Group (September 27, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0890517819
- ISBN-13: 978-0890517819
- Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 inches
- Retail Price: $18.99
- Digital Edition also available
My Thoughts:
Darwin’s time at the Galapagos Islands eventually lead to his proposed idea of the theory of evolution due to what he saw. He saw many differences among the living creatures on this unique island and concluded that these differences would over time cause these creatures to evolve into different organism. Because of his well publicized works, the Galapagos Islands are often viewed as the home of evolution. The reality, when viewed through a Biblical lens, is quite different.
We now know that the creatures on the Galapagos Islands did adapt and change with their surroundings, but they didn’t change from one species to another species. A finch is still a finch even if it does have different characteristics.
Galapagos Islands: A Different View takes readers on a beautiful photographic journey through the Galapagos Islands, viewing the variances in nature through the eyes of people who believe in a Creator. The book begins with the Bible: creation, the fall, and the flood. It takes a look at not only the living creatures of the Galapagos, but also the landscape, the weather, the location, and more.
Galapagos Islands: A Different View is a conglomeration of writings by several well-known creationists and scientists: John Baumgardner, Lance Davis, Penney Davis, Don DeYoung, Danny Faulkner, Ken Ham, Steve Ham, Tom Hennigan, Nathaniel Jeanson, Jean Lightner, Jason Lisle, Tommy Mitchell, John Morris, Terry Mortenson, Donna O’Daniel, Michael Oard, Doug Oliver, Gary Parker, Roger Patterson, Georgia Purdom, Ron Samec, Roger Sanders, Frank Sherwin, Andrew Snelling, Jeffrey Tomkins, Larry Vardiman, John C. Whitcomb, John Whitmore, Gordon Wilson, and Todd Charles Wood. Information about each of the authors is included at the end of the book.
We enjoyed taking a journey to and learning about the Galapagos Islands from a Biblical viewpoint. The pictures are stunning and make us want to go visit the islands some day.
