The Genomic Evidence for Creation: Information Theory, Genetic Entropy, and the Design of Life

In The Genomic Evidence for Creation, Dr. Alfred Basta explores one of the most debated questions in science: Does the genetic code support unguided evolution, or does it point to intelligent design?

Drawing from information theory, molecular biology, genetics, mathematics, and bioinformatics, this book examines DNA as an information-rich system and presents a creationist perspective on the origin and development of life. Readers are guided through topics including functional specified information, genetic entropy, mutation and natural selection, molecular clocks, comparative genomics, epigenetics, and the concept of created kinds (baraminology).

Rather than offering a purely philosophical discussion, Dr. Basta presents arguments grounded in scientific literature, mathematical analysis, and genomic research while evaluating the strengths and limitations of evolutionary models. The book also explores how recent discoveries in genetics and molecular biology are interpreted within a biblical young-earth creation framework.

Inside you’ll discover:

• The relationship between information theory and the genetic code
• Genetic entropy and long-term genome stability
• The mathematical limits of mutation and natural selection
• Molecular clocks and challenges in evolutionary chronology
• Comparative genomics, orphan genes, and genome function
• Epigenetics and biological adaptation
• Baraminology and the concept of created kinds
• A comprehensive examination of modern genomic evidence from a biblical worldview

Whether you are a Christian seeking scientific support for your faith, a student of genetics, an educator, or someone interested in the origins debate, The Genomic Evidence for Creation offers a detailed exploration of one of science’s most profound questions.

This work invites readers to examine the evidence, evaluate competing interpretations, and consider what the remarkable complexity and information contained within every living cell may reveal about the origin of life.

What is The Genomic Evidence for Creation about?

The Genomic Evidence for Creation asks whether the genetic code supports unguided evolution or points to intelligent design. It treats DNA as an information-rich system and draws on information theory, molecular biology, genetics, mathematics, and bioinformatics, with arguments that rest on scientific literature and mathematical analysis rather than purely philosophical reasoning. Topics include functional specified information, genetic entropy and long-term genome stability, the mathematical limits of mutation and natural selection, molecular clocks and chronology challenges, comparative genomics, orphan genes, genome function, epigenetics, and baraminology. The book also evaluates the strengths and limitations of evolutionary models and interprets the findings within a biblical young-earth creation view.

Who wrote The Genomic Evidence for Creation?

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

What genre is The Genomic Evidence for Creation?

It is Christian apologetics and creation science focused on genetics, which means it argues from the information content of the genome and the mathematics of mutation rather than from fossils or geology.

Who is The Genomic Evidence for Creation for?

It is for Christians seeking scientific support for their faith, genetics students, educators, and people interested in the origins debate.

Is The Genomic Evidence for Creation part of a series?

Yes. It is Book 16 of Creation for Adults, Encyclopaedia. You can find the series on Amazon.

Where can I buy The Genomic Evidence for Creation?

The Genomic Evidence for Creation is available in paperback, hardcover and Kindle editions. The paperback ISBN-13 is 979-8190473360 (358 pages, published August 3, 2026).

Amazon (paperback) | 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