Henry Morris, Author<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Ron Zuck<\/b><\/p>\n
When one reflects on the book of Job, the scene which comes to mind is that of a man in deep distress without any apparent relief in sight. While the main theme of the book is a demonstration to Satan that Job will serve God out of love, there is another dimension to the book that is usually overlooked or mentioned only in passing. This dimension is twofold: a wealth of information about earth\u2019s early history; and the scientifically accurate statements.<\/p>\n
Dr. Henry M. Morris has taken this dimension for the primary theme of his book The Remarkable Record of Job.<\/i> Until recent times many statements in Job appeared as poetic phrases rather than scientific observations. Morris explains some of these in detail, while pointing out others still not understood by science.<\/p>\n
Morris did not produce a verse by verse commentary to explain the text. Instead he offers many interesting parallels between Genesis and Job and a possible setting against a background of earth\u2019s early history. He does emphasize that Job is contemporary with Genesis, chapters one to eleven, citing P. J. Wiseman\u2019s work for further study. (See Ancient Records in the Structure of Genesis<\/i> reviewed in A&BR<\/i> Vol. 1, No. 4.)<\/p>\n
A discussion of earth\u2019s early history usually raises the question as to how cave men fit into the Bible. Morris\u2019 observation is unique. Cave men, portrayed by evolutionists as a step up to humanity, are really a step down from what God created. According to Morris, Job 12:24\u201325 and 30:3\u20138 are a description of these people.<\/p>\n
While the major part of Job is about his physical suffering, God does not attempt to explain its purpose but rather goes to great length to teach about creation. Morris contends that a proper understanding of creation better equips one to place the events of this life in perspective. The fields of study which impart this understanding should be the scientific disciplines.<\/p>\n
However, these disciplines are dominated by evolutionists. Morris points out that advances in science arose from the context of the Reformation. \u201cAll the great \u2018Founding Fathers\u2019 of science and technology sought to \u2018think God\u2019s thoughts after Him\u2019 and to do their science \u2018to the glory of God.\u2019 Now, however, these fields of study and practice have been taken over by humanists. The great tragedy is that Christians, by their indifference, have acquiesced in this Satanic takeover. Science, which should have been a great testimony to the majesty and grace of God has become, instead, a device for ignoring and rejecting Him. God, therefore, in His message to Job, also speaks to us\u201d (p. 100).<\/p>\n
The Remarkable Record of Job<\/i> is an attempt to rectify this current situation. We recommend this book.<\/p>\n
146 pages. Hardback. Price: $9.95 plus $1.25 postage. Order from: ABR Books, P. O. Box 31, Willow Grove PA 19090<\/p>\n
BSP<\/i> 2:1 (Winter 1989) p. 24<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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