Foundations of Creation: Volume 23

The conflict between biblical creation and evolutionary theory did not begin in a courtroom or a classroom — it began with a deliberate philosophical decision to reinterpret the history of the Earth without reference to God or Scripture, and in this sweeping historical volume of Foundations of Creation, young readers are taken through the full story from the early church to the present day. The Church Fathers, the Reformers, and the founders of modern science — Newton, Kepler, Boyle, Faraday — are shown to have embraced both rigorous inquiry and a young-earth reading of Genesis without contradiction. The pivotal roles of James Hutton and Charles Lyell in establishing deep time — explicitly motivated by a desire to free geology from the influence of Moses — are examined honestly, showing how the intellectual groundwork for Darwin was laid before a single fossil was interpreted through an evolutionary lens. Darwin’s 1859 publication, its rapid conquest of academic culture, and its devastating effects on both science and the church are traced with clarity. Then comes the inspiring story of the modern creation movement: from George McCready Price to the landmark 1961 publication of The Genesis Flood by Whitcomb and Morris, to the founding of Answers in Genesis, the Institute for Creation Research, and Creation Ministries International, to the rise of the Intelligent Design movement under Phillip Johnson, Michael Behe, Stephen Meyer, and William Dembski. The battle for Genesis has a history. Know it. Own it.

What is Foundations of Creation Volume 23 about?

Volume 23 tells the story of the creation-evolution debate from the early church to the present. It argues that the conflict began with a deliberate philosophical choice to reinterpret Earth’s history without reference to God or Scripture. The book describes how the Church Fathers, the Reformers, and scientists such as Newton, Kepler, Boyle, and Faraday pursued rigorous inquiry while holding a young-earth reading of Genesis, then turns to James Hutton and Charles Lyell, whose push for deep time it presents as motivated by a wish to free geology from Moses. It traces Darwin’s 1859 publication and its effects on science and the church. The second half covers George McCready Price, The Genesis Flood by Whitcomb and Morris, the founding of Answers in Genesis, the Institute for Creation Research, and Creation Ministries International, and the rise of Intelligent Design under Phillip Johnson, Michael Behe, Stephen Meyer, and William Dembski.

Who wrote Foundations of Creation Volume 23?

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

What genre is Foundations of Creation Volume 23?

It is Christian apologetics written as a historical survey, which means it traces people, books, and movements over time rather than arguing one scientific question in depth.

Who is Foundations of Creation Volume 23 for?

It is written for young readers who want a historical foundation for the creation-evolution debate and for understanding where the modern creation movement came from.

Is Foundations of Creation Volume 23 part of a series?

Yes. It is Volume 23 of Foundations of Creation: An Encyclopedia Examining the Scientific Case for Biblical Accuracy, a 25-volume series. See the series on Amazon.

Where can I buy Foundations of Creation Volume 23?

Foundations of Creation Volume 23 is available in hardcover and Kindle editions. The hardcover ISBN-13 is 979-8198797901 (272 pages, published May 26, 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