Faith, Reason, and Earth History, 2nd ed.

Lynden O. Williams

Faith, Reason, and Earth History presents Leonard Brand’s argument for constructive thinking about origins and earth history in the context of Scripture, showing readers how to analyze available scientific data and approach unsolved problems. Faith does not need to fear the data, but can contribute to progress in understanding earth history within the context of God’s Word while still being honest about unanswered questions.

 A career biologist, paleontologist, and teacher, Brand brings to this well-illustrated book a rich assortment of practical scientific examples.

Here is the book review from Bibliotheca Sacra logosres:gs-bsac-155;ref=VolumeNumberPage.V_155,_N_618,_pp_228-239;off=33230;ctx=_work._$0ARoy_B._Zuck$0A~Faith,_and_Reason,_E 

Faith, and Reason, Earth History: A Paradigm of Earth and Biological Origins by Intelligent Design. By Leonard Brand. Berrien Springs, MI: Andrews University Press, 1997. xii + 332 pp. $34.99.
The author of this book is a Christian scholar, scientist, and teacher. Having earned a Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology, he is professor of biology and paleontology at Loma Linda (CA) University. He maintains an active research program and has published papers in scientific journals. This book is the result of his varied professional experience, as well as his twenty years of teaching the philosophy of science and origins to undergraduate and graduate students.
BSac 155:618 (Apr 98) p. 239
The subtitle of the book sets the pace for this outstanding contribution to origin studies and creation research. Brand explains what the scientific method is all about, discusses the limitations of science and aspects of the history of science, delineates the relationship of faith and science, delves into the question of the origin of life, and gives a thorough and irenic analysis of basically two models, evolution and creation. Of special interest are his thorough study of the geologic record and his informed research based on his own extensive field work in paleontology in the American Southwest.
Brand calls his position “informed intervention,” or “a catastrophic theory of earth history.” In other words he presents the viable option that much of the fossil record can be explained adequately and scientifically as deposits from the biblical Flood. “A central thesis of this book is that a creationist can indeed be an effective scientist and that that thesis is supported by personal experience and observation of individuals who are creationists and are also productive scientists. The approach taken here also is based on the observation that it is inappropriate and incorrect to characterize non-creationist scientists as stupid or uninformed people who believe a ridiculous theory. We may indeed differ on some important philosophical issues, but the non-creationist scientists whom I know are very capable, knowledgeable individuals who can give a lot of good evidence to support what they believe is the correct understanding of earth history. A constructive approach to an alternative view of earth history needs to concentrate on careful analysis of data and the development of credible interpretations of the data” (p. viii).
The book deserves careful study by all who have interest in the Bible and science, earth history, various positions on the geologic record, and creation and evolution. Its attractively printed format (8 1/2" by 11" pages, with charts, graphs, and thorough documentation in primary source materials) makes it easy to read and study.
Frederic R. Howe

Bibliotheca Sacra 155, no. 618 (1998): 228–239.

Lynden O. Williams

In my enthusiasm I forgot to mention that it ships on October 24. Here is the link. https://www.logos.com/product/30992/faith-reason-and-earth-history-2nd-ed