Hugh Ross (1) (1945–)

A powerful defense of the "day age" interpretation of the Bible's creation narratives. This debate (does the Bible speak of creation as 6 24 hour days or 6 "days" that were actually many years long) is not an essential doctrine of the Christian faith, but it has engendered much acrimonious debate within the church. A Matter of Days makes the case for a day age interpretation while also trying to establish peace with the literal day side. I personally hold to the day age view and I find my faith very affirmed by all the correlation between the Bible and science without having to insist that obviously correct astronomical and geological observations are somehow totally wrong.… (mehr)

Excellent book that brings the science of the universe together with the Christian faith. I thought the first third of the book was a little too repetitive. There was a constant reference back to how the universe finely tuned for the existence of human life. I understand the importance of establishing this point as the basis of the argument for design by a Creator. It just began to feel like being beat over the head.

What I found impressive and inspiring were the references to biblical scripture that seem to address questions about Earth and the universe. I found myself wondering how I missed these passages in my readings of the Bible!! Overall, I enjoyed this book very much. It is reaffirming, uplifting and inspiring in its way of bridging science and faith while still leaving the reader full of hope.… (mehr)