The Background of Harmony

To better understand the significance of the harmony that we are now finding between Genesis 1 and science, it is helpful to know some of the background. These pages cover the background of both science and the Bible. 

  • A Historical Perspective on Naturalism

    A background about the history of science, which was known as Natural History before the Western scientific revolution in the 1500s. This traces the history of the philosophy of naturalism that went along with the rise of science. In the beginning, science included the understanding that God was the creator and science was studying the work of the Creator. Over time, as science became more successful, the idea of God was seen to be less and less important.

  • A Comparison Between Prophecy and Science

    These are some thoughts about the similarities and differences between the Bible passages about prophecy versus the descriptions used by science. Prophecy often mixes facts with metaphors.

  • A Deeper Understanding of Scriptures Over Time

    This explores the idea that over time, we have come to understand the Bible more and more accurately. This has occurred as history has progressed, through archaeology, and fulfillment of prophecy. It would seem plausible then that there may now be another understanding that we may obtain from science.

  • Groups Who May Be Interested

    .There are various groups of people who may be interested in the harmony between Genesis 1 and modern science. This may be most interesting for seekers of truth who are willing to question some assumptions that they may already have.