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Green Eye of the Storm
John Rendle-Short, Banner of Truth
Review by Rev. John Zuidema
This book covers the lives of four distinguished men, Philip Henry Gosse
(1810-1888), George John Romanes (1848-1894), Authur Rendle-Short
(1880-1953) and his son John Rendle-Short, the author of this book.
Their lives revolve around their struggle with evolution (Darwinism)
verses the biblical account of creation, as well as the historicity of
the great flood.
John Rendle-Short has done some excellent research into the lives of
these men, their education, their writings, their times, and their
struggles. In each case, these men find themselves crushed between their
two major loves; the seemingly irresistible force of science, and the
immovable inerrancy of Scripture.
On the one hand, the book outlines the traps and dangers of limiting
God’s infinite power and creativity to the study and understanding of
man’s finite mind. On the other hand, the book is also about God’s
faithfulness and love, because despite these men’s wavering and
sometimes faltering faith, God brought them to a greater understanding
of his own greatness and the truth of His Word. It is also wonderful to
see how God in his wisdom can use men who struggle with these issues to
strengthen the faith of others who are also struggling with this debate.
As you read this book you become more aware of the issues involved, but
the book also makes you appreciate that faith is a gift of God.
Throughout the book, John Rendle-Short shows how Scripture and the Holy
Spirit challenged and softened the hearts of these men. Some even
repented on their deathbed for their doubt and unbelief concerning the
first eleven chapters of Genesis. He also challenges those who proclaim
the creation message to read 2 Tim 2:24-26.
This book is not always easy reading, but would be of interest to those
who struggle or are fascinated with the debate between evolution and
creation. May those who read it be encouraged in their understanding and
the truth of Scripture as I have been.
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