I was expecting a better argument not just a Christian reinforcing Christian ideas. Got my hopes up too high, clearly.

Many today believe that science disproves Christianity. Through in-depth and wide ranging examination of evolutionary biology Niamh Middleton argues that the empirical evidence actually supports the Christian worldview. There is far too much in this book to cover in a short review but in my opinion this book has potential to be a game changer and should be an essential read for anyone interested in the science/faith debate. It provides a good overview of the history of the debate surrounding human origins and shows a breadth of knowledge of the relevant areas of theological history as well. Whether or not you agree with all the arguments (I found myself agreeing and disagreeing) it is deeply thought provoking and you can tell much careful thought has gone into the processing of the issues involved and the writing of this book. I confess I didn’t agree with all the author’s thoughts on theological points but it is still thought provoking. It isn’t a book to read through quickly as so much will be missed and it will repay a second reading which I hope to do at some point. To reiterate, in the field of the science/faith debate this book falls into the must read category. Recommended.

Thanks to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for ARC.