Brother Thomas Mary's approach to the study of Scripture, while very traditional, is also a breath of fresh air in current Catholic circles, where God's Word is often demythologized out of existence. While familiar with most contemporary exegetical theories, which he patiently explores, he always see the biblical revelation against the background of the teaching and tradition of the Church, thus affording an organic and spiritually nourishing approach so needed in out times.

Attempts to promote a rare Catholic brand of fundamentalist creationism by use of an imagined public debate among 3 theologians (one of whom accepts evolution) as well as a 'secular humanist'. Those favouring evolution of course come across as scheming, biased, or bumbling fools. This is partly by design of the author and partly because the author is so ignorant of basic biology that he has little dialogue to put in their mouths that isn't either wildly inaccurate or simply nonsensical (This book is dishonest, even by creationist standards). ( )