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The Real Story of Dinosaurs and Dragons : Science Sets the Fossil Record Straight.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Senter, Philip J.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Mythology.
- Dragons in art.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (282 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- La Vergne : Feral House, 2025.
- Summary:
- This book explores the intersection of mythology, paleontology, and theology, focusing on the historical and cultural representations of dragons and their connection to dinosaurs. The author examines the portrayal of dragons in art and literature across various civilizations, from Greco-Roman to medieval and Chinese traditions. The book critiques claims made by young-earth creationists about the coexistence of humans and dinosaurs, providing scientific evidence from geology, paleontology, and evolutionary biology. It also addresses biblical interpretations of creatures like Leviathan and Behemoth, challenging literal readings of Genesis. Aimed at readers interested in science, mythology, and religious studies, the work seeks to dispel myths and provide clarity on the relationship between ancient narratives and modern scientific understanding. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Copyright
- Title Page
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter One: Dawn of the Dragon
- Chapter Two: Monsters Unearthed
- Chapter Three: a Twisted Roar
- Chapter Four: a Flood of Misinformation
- Chapter Five: the Storm Gets Weird
- Chapter Six: the Storm Gets Hoodwinked
- Chapter Seven: the Storm Hoodwinks Itself
- Chapter Eight: Fire-Breathing Dinosaurs?
- Chapter Nine: the Slithering Dragons of Scripture
- Chapter Ten: Scripture Versus a Literal Genesis
- Epilogue
- Image Notes
- Endnotes
- References
- Index Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9781627311687
- 1627311688
- OCLC:
- 1485578402
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