Dr. Basil Jackson considers Creationism, Naturalism, the Evolutionary Theory, Intelligent Design, and Theistic Evolution and in each focuses on the role of the commitment of faith. The conclusion is that while science, particularly the evolutionary theory, and religion share many features and characteristics in common, it is clear that a faith plays an important role in both science and religion. The author argues that science, and in particular the theory of evolution, is dependent on a faith commitment and investigates the role of faith as it relates to both science and religion. The value of the research is that it addresses the presuppositions and assumptions of the evolutionary theory and analyzes the implications for Christian theology, without engaging in apology or criticism of either subject.

Dr. Basil Jackson, a learned scholar of Irish roots, has gleaned the pages of sacred history and selected noteworthy words from esteemed and respected leaders of the Christian faith such as Augustine, Calvin, Livingstone, Newton, and Wesley, to name but a few. A reader of history, a medical practitioner, and respected academic, Dr. Jackson has made significant impact in the field of integration of religion and society. The sayings collected in this volume come from revered men of historic statue who made significant contributions to the spiritual welfare of those they served. These cherished gemstones, lifted from the written record of church history (1606 to 1831) are timeless words of counsel and encouragement for every generation.