Donald E. Chittick

This book does well in challenging the notion that ancient man was 'primitive' and gives some fascinating insights into artifacts and objects which appear to testify to the advanced knowledge, technology and capabilities of the people who made them. I would like to have seen a little more emphasis on non-American cultures, but as the author is American I suppose such was to be expected.

Often, it seems that only some cultures are given credit as being more advanced than others around them, but knowledge of science seems and technology does not seem to have been limited to these civilizations, and may have reached rather far flung regions, even in ancient and pre-historic times.

There are some parts which do seem a little implausible, such as the idea that some ancient cultures may have had anti-gravity technology, but in these passages the author does not state such hypothesis as absolute facts, but as what might have been. Altogether, and interesting Creationist slant on ancient history, which seems do ancient man more justice than the idea that he was stupid and lacking in sophistication. Also, clear the gospel is presented clearly throughout the book.

Altogether, this appears to be a good, sound and reasoned analysis of the facts and evidence, free from the assumption that because man 'evolved' through time, those living far back in the past must not have been as knowledgeable, or capable as us. The appendix with its unusual take on 'bias' is also worth a read.… (más)

A very useful analysis of the larger philosophical issues behind the current disputations in regards to the origins of life and the universe.

While the author does, toward the end of the book, provide an analysis of how one could make the claim for creation science, the majority of the book is focused on the differences in presuppositions and perspectives of the different sides. The author demonstrates how the facts are the same-- the difference is in how the facts are interpreted and the greater scheme in which they are placed. He traces the beginnings of the theory of evolution and how evidence is often manipulated or re-cast in order to fit the presuppositions of the field.

The book, albeit dated, still has value, since the presuppositions and perspectives have not changed. A valuable resource in navigating the challenges of the modern controversies regarding science and religion, creation and evolution.… (más)