Justice for Genesis

Faithful Christians who are scientists—and all faithful Christians who love science—will never be satisfied with the prevailing secular worldview that dominates the study of origins. They will always be curious to evaluate the actual evidence itself, free from materialist dogma. They will be willing to fairly, honestly, and equitably explore data regarding the existence of God and His actions in nature. Justice for Genesis: A Scientific Exploration does exactly this. It is written by a highly regarded professional scientist who seeks to address the most important questions that scientists ask about the origin account in Genesis. J. C. Walton’s wholistic treatment of the topic beautifully demonstrates how the multiple angles of approach authenticate each other and justify our faith in the Genesis creation account. In so doing, this “justice for Genesis” ultimately means justice for God.

About the Author

J. C. Walton (PhD, St. Andrews; DSc, Sheffield) is Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at the University of St. Andrews. His work has earned international recognition including a Royal Society of Chemistry medal and Fellowship of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (Scotland’s National Academy). He is author/co-author of hundreds of science papers as well as the books Compact Time: Radiocarbon Dating and the Case for a Young Earth, 2nd ed. (New Creation), Free Radical Chemistry: Structure and Mechanism (Cambridge University Press), and Radicals (Cambridge Texts in Chemistry and Biochemistry) (Cambridge University Press).

Paperback $29.99

“Walton’s presentation of biblical and related material, manuscripts, language, literary features, historical narratives, etc. is amazingly convincing! It has given my own faith a reboot, and I’m sure other readers will have a similar response.”

Steven Thompson
PhD (retired professor)
Avondale University

Abbreviations
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments

Part 1: Worldviews at War
CHAPTER 1: Why Reconsider Genesis?
CHAPTER 2: Genesis and the Miraculous
CHAPTER 3: God: To Believe or Not to Believe?
CHAPTER 4: Rational Routes to God: Implications for Genesis

Part 2: The Literary Composition of Genesis
CHAPTER 5: Roots, Pedigree, and Characteristics of Genesis

Part 3: Chronology and Earth History
CHAPTER 6: Genesis, Geology, and the Flood
CHAPTER 7: Compact Time Confronts Deep Time
CHAPTER 8: Compact Time and the Age of the Geologic Column
CHAPTER 9: Flexible Tissues and Preserved Cellular Organs

Part 4: Archaeology and Genesis
CHAPTER 10: Edenic Themes Pervade Ancient Nations
CHAPTER 11: Post-Flood Diversification of Nations
CHAPTER 12: Birth Pains of the Nation of Israel

Part 5: Adam’s Creator God
CHAPTER 13: God As Revealed in the Creation Accounts
CHAPTER 14: The Origin and Organization of Life
CHAPTER 15: The Persistence of Evil
CHAPTER 16: The Message of Genesis

Glossary
Index

Title: Justice for Genesis: A Scientific Exploration
Author: J. C. Walton
ISBN-13: 978-1-940980-31-7
Year: 2025
Pages: 317