The Garden of Eden and the Flood (Annotated): Commentary by an Unbeliever (2019)

This annotated reprint of a classic work in the public domain includes the following special features: Prologue with a biography of the author and historical context for the original work.Epilogue and a comprehensive bibliography, including other works by the author.Inline annotations (and hyperlinks - eBook only) for additional information.Hyperlinks (eBook only) to public domain versions of works cited by the author.Published on the 20th anniversary of the leak of the Discovery Institute's "Wedge Document," Wilhelm K hner's annotated reprint of The Garden of Eden and The Flood (1901) by John Christian Keener frames the original text in its historical context and offers unique insights about the relevance of this late 19th century "theological curiosity" (American Journal of Theology, 1901) by "one of the most remarkable men in the South" (Methodist Episcopal Church, South, 1906).As with the "Wedge Document" it may be easy to dismiss Keener's work as a failure on its own terms and "just another attempt to indoctrinate instead of persuade." After all, neither creationism nor "intelligent design" are recognized as legitimate in the scientific community today or taught alongside evolution in biology classes. However, as we celebrate the 160th anniversary of Charles Darwin's publication of his "Origins" the attempt to shape American public policy to reflect politically conservative and fundamentalist evangelical Protestant values is unfortunately ongoing.From Mark Twain's proposed monument to Adam (the Biblical "first man") in Elmira, New York (1879) to the Ouija Board (1891) and the Christian conquest flag (1901), K hner's use of proposed and actual historical artifacts from the period should help readers better understand this anti-evolution screed by a former Confederate chaplain and Methodist South Bishop as well as the larger cultural phenomena of cons, quackery, pseudoscience and disinformation that in many ways underpins our current political predicament in the United States.ISBN: 978-0-9985905-2-3