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Review

"A timely contribution to the current debate." -Richad Schmutz, Ph.D., History

-Was creation an act of God, or did it occur by natural processes?
-Can science logically disprove the existance of God?
-Does the apparent design of living things point to the work of a Creator?

Author Frank B. Salisbury, retired professor of biology and plant physiology and former head of the Plant Science Department at Utah State University, answers these questions in this important book, which brings understanding and respect to the ongoing debate regarding the origin of life.

In The Case for Divine Design, the author argues that we must find God on our own and not be enticed by scientific evidence to believe or disbelieve. His own belief in God, coupled with decades of study and research that he shares in this book, has led him to appreciate the beauty of an Intelligent Creation.

"Dr. Salisbury, a devoted Christian and scientist with impeccable credentials, has analyzed the evolution controversy in this lucid and lively work. He presents a creative rationale for why life could not have occurred by chance. His conversational writing style makes this book an enjoyable reading experience." -Morris G. Cline, Ph.D., associate professor, emeritus, Department of Plant Cell and Molecular Biology, Ohio State University.

Table of Contents

Preface, ix
Acknowledgments, xv

1. Gaining Knowledge: by Science and by Faith, 1

2. Macro Evidences for Evolution: A Strong Case, 21

3. Modern Cellular and Molecular Biology: A Case for Design?, 49

4. Those Pesky Sequences: What Are the Chances?, 83

5. The Origin of Life: A Rather Weak Case, 111

6. A House Divided: Who Believes What and Why?, 145

7. Choose Your Weltanshauuung: An Intelligent Creation?, 171

Appendix A: Creation and Creationists, 191
Appendix B: Return to William Paley, 203
Appendix C: Photosynthesis, Cellular Respiration, and the ATP Synthase Motor, 207
Appendix D: Evolution, Natural Selection, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 217

Notes, 223
Glossary, 231
Sources, 235
Index, 247
About the Author, 257

Order Information

Title:

The Case for Divine Design

Author:

Frank B. Salisbury

Retail Price:

$ 15.99

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ISBN:

0-88290-900-2

Order Number (SKU):

9002

Pages:

264

Size:

6" x 9"

Binding:

Paperback