Foundations of Creation: Volume 2

Can a book written thousands of years ago by dozens of different authors really be trusted as the Word of God? In this compelling volume of Foundations of Creation, young readers are taken on a fascinating journey through the history, transmission, and extraordinary reliability of the Bible. From Jewish scribes who counted every single letter to ensure perfect copying, to the stunning discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls — which confirmed that Scripture had been preserved with breathtaking accuracy across more than a thousand years — the evidence for the Bible’s trustworthiness is overwhelming. When compared to other ancient writings like Homer or Julius Caesar, which survive in only a handful of copies, the Bible stands in a category entirely its own, supported by thousands upon thousands of manuscripts. Readers will also explore how the Bible’s 66 books, written by approximately 40 authors across 1,500 years, fit together as one unified, magnificent story pointing to Jesus Christ. With timelines, infographics, and “Did You Know?” features throughout, this volume makes the case that no other ancient document comes close to matching the Bible’s historical and textual credibility. One book. One story. One unshakeable truth.

What is Foundations of Creation Volume 2 about?

Foundations of Creation Volume 2 asks whether a text written over many centuries by dozens of authors can be trusted as God’s Word. It explains how the Bible was copied and preserved, including the practice of Jewish scribes who checked their work letter by letter, and presents the Dead Sea Scrolls as evidence that Scripture was preserved accurately for more than a thousand years. The book contrasts the thousands of surviving Bible manuscripts with ancient works such as Homer and Julius Caesar, which survive in only a few copies. It also looks at the Bible’s 66 books, written by about 40 authors over roughly 1,500 years, and presents them as one unified story that points to Jesus Christ. Timelines, infographics, and Did You Know? boxes support the text throughout.

Who wrote Foundations of Creation Volume 2?

It was written by Alfred Basta, a professor, author, and musician.

What genre is Foundations of Creation Volume 2?

It is Christian apologetics in an encyclopedia format, which means it uses history, manuscript evidence, and visual aids to make the case that the Bible is reliable.

Who is Foundations of Creation Volume 2 for?

The description addresses young readers, so it is written for students and families who want to understand how the Bible came to us and why it can be trusted.

Is Foundations of Creation Volume 2 part of a series?

Yes. It is Volume 2 of Foundations of Creation: An Encyclopedia Examining the Scientific Case for Biblical Accuracy, a 25 volume series in which each volume takes up its own topic. You can find the series on Amazon.

Where can I buy Foundations of Creation Volume 2?

Foundations of Creation Volume 2 is available in hardcover and Kindle editions. The hardcover ISBN-13 is 979-8196421143 (222 pages, published May 10, 2026).

Amazon (hardcover) | Amazon (Kindle) | Indigo (author page)

About the author: Alfred Basta is a professor, author of Ward No. 8 and The Malgrave Letters, and musician as The Bastas Project.

Last updated: October 12, 2026