The Source

by John Clayton

Book Overview

Clayton, once a brilliant scientist and a second-generation atheist--now a devoted Christian--has written an easy-to-understand book on Christian evidences that is sure to challenge thinking and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1582291934
• ISBN13: 9781582291932
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Howard Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Great Book that takes approach of Romans 1:20

I am sorry to see a few reviews where I think the readers missed the point of John Claytons Book. I would highly recommend attending one of his Seminars on the subject which are given throughout the U.S. This book is not trying to solve all the mysteries of God. What it is doing is showing that it takes tremendous faith to belief in science without God and that our faith in God can be supported by what we know and see in creation. Romans 1:20 "For since the creation of the world God's invisible quailites-his eternal power and divine nature-have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made." Yes, faith is the most important part of the equation in our belief of God but we do not have to be afraid to look at ways science can support that faith. This book is very helpful for the Christian and Non-Christian in understanding that faith in God is not just blind but includes logical, scientic thinking. Great gift for a college student.

Essential Reading for Scientific Nonbelievers

The description of the author and book say it all. A second generation atheist and scientist who approached the topic from "the opposite direction". Some have criticized this book with the admonition that potential readers should simply "stop doubting and believe"--an absurd proposition when reaching out to atheists. The OT and NT spend little time on the creation of the universe, and rightfully so. The message is the word of God, not an complete explanation of what we know of his entire creation. This book starts from the mindset of a curious nonbeliever and provides compelling evidence of God's eternal design and forces the reader to re-examine their nonbelief. He also details his own study into the religions of the world and how his study led him to become a Christian.

The Source

This book is an excellent compilation of the evidence for a divine creator in the scientific record. My husband and I read it together and found it to be easy to understand. We also found it read quickly despite the complicated material. I highly recommend this if you are interested in the subject of our earth's origins and the basis for God.

Absolutely required reading

This is one of the most engaging, well-written books I have had the pleasure to read. Logical, thorough, and persuasive. Every person should read this book. With the measured prose of an intelligent person, Mr. Clayton manages to present his case without being dogmatic. I simply do not see how the existence of a Divine Creator could be denied after someone examines this work. Scientists and theologians can not only live side-by-side, but can buttress each other's finds.

A science-based argument for the existence of God

In The Source, John Clayton (with the assistance of Nils Jansma, a geotechnical engineer and geologist) presents an informative, "reader friendly" and science-based argument for the existence of God and Bible traditions of creation. Written in a straight-forward text that is ideal for the non-specialist general reader, perhaps the most telling point is that when John Clayton, a second-generation atheist, credentialed scientist, and experienced educator, set out to disprove the Bible from a scientific perspective, he ended his six-year study with a profound faith in the God of the Bible and the determination to share his findings and insights with others through the pages of The Source.