What did the writer of Genesis mean by “the first day”? Is it a literal week or a series of time periods? If I believe that the earth is 4.5 billion years old, am I denying the authority of Scripture? In response to the continuing controversy over the interpretation of the creation narrative in Genesis, John Lennox proposes a succinct method of reading and interpreting the first chapters of Genesis without discounting either science or Scripture. With examples from history, a brief but thorough exploration of the major interpretations, and a look into the particular significance of the creation of human beings, Lennox suggests that Christians can heed modern scientific knowledge while staying faithful to the biblical narrative. He moves beyond a simple response to the controversy, insisting that Genesis teaches us far more about the God of Jesus Christ and about God’s intention for creation than it does about the age of the earth. With this book, Lennox offers a careful yet accessible introduction to a scientifically-savvy, theologically-astute, and Scripturally faithful interpretation of Genesis.

In a world where magic has been condemned; can an unlikely hero find the Courage to save the fate of a kingdom? Quinlan always thought of himself as nothing special. He is struggling with finding purpose in his ordinary life when everything he knows is upended. Not only does he find himself thrown into an alternate dimension, but he also discovers he is someone with very special abilities. The ability to connect with the ancient magic of this strange world. He is a Seventh. Quinlan’s newfound skills are put to the test when he learns of a plot to murder the royal family. Teaming together with Christiana, a reclusive Seventh who helps him hone his powers, Alexander, a foreign prince desperate to prove himself, and Blair, a friend from his past, Quinlan goes undercover to learn the truth behind the murders. But things aren’t always what they seem, and everyone has their own agenda. When more secrets come to light and things from his past creep up, will Quinlan be able to push through? Or will grief, betrayal and pain cause him to break? After all, in this land, being a Seventh is as good as a death sentence... And no one can be trusted... About the Author Starci Scheffler was born in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. She currently resides in Colorado Springs, Colorado. As she grew up, she was never seen without a novel in hand, and by middle school was proud to say she would read over 100 books a year. In high school, she developed a passion for writing and started writing short stories. Seventh’s Beginning is her first full length novel. When not writing, Starci works as a bartender and a pastry artist in Colorado Springs. She loves hiking, dancing, SCUBA diving, and singing musicals at the top of her lungs. Most often, though, you can find Starci curled up with a large mug of tea and a good book.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Anathem, Reamde, and Cryptonomicon comes an exciting and thought-provoking science fiction epic—a grand story of annihilation and survival spanning five thousand years. What would happen if the world were ending? A catastrophic event renders the earth a ticking time bomb. In a feverish race against the inevitable, nations around the globe band together to devise an ambitious plan to ensure the survival of humanity far beyond our atmosphere, in outer space. But the complexities and unpredictability of human nature coupled with unforeseen challenges and dangers threaten the intrepid pioneers, until only a handful of survivors remain . . . Five thousand years later, their progeny—seven distinct races now three billion strong—embark on yet another audacious journey into the unknown . . . to an alien world utterly transformed by cataclysm and time: Earth. A writer of dazzling genius and imaginative vision, Neal Stephenson combines science, philosophy, technology, psychology, and literature in a magnificent work of speculative fiction that offers a portrait of a future that is both extraordinary and eerily recognizable. As he did in Anathem, Cryptonomicon, the Baroque Cycle, and Reamde, Stephenson explores some of our biggest ideas and perplexing challenges in a breathtaking saga that is daring, engrossing, and altogether brilliant.