Elements of Faith: Hydrogen to Tin, Faith Facts and Learning Lessons from the Periodic Table

by Richard D. Duncan

The periodic table of elements presented as never before! The tiniest elements that make up the world and ourselves are more than just scientific odds and ends. Each and every one is an opportunity to celebrate the power, wisdom, order, and ingenuity of our Creator! Elements of Faith, Volume 1 examines the first 50 elements of the Periodic Table and finds meaningful insights and spiritual applications in each of them. A look at the elements can teach many lessons from the awesomeness of God's creation to the dedication of many God-fearing scientists who have been so influential in the history of science. Each Entry in Elements of Faith is presented in the following format: Data: Interesting facts about each element and a related Scripture passage. Analysis: Discussion of the element's importance in the history of science, in everyday life, or even in the Bible itself Reaction: A life lesson based on the unique qualities of each element Application: Inspiration to put these spiritual insights into practice in the believer's life. Sample questions and simple experiments are also sprinkled throughout this book. In Elements of Faith, Volume 1, author Richard Duncan examines the special qualities of each element and shares stories from history, science, and the Bible to create a unique devotional guide. God created the elements, the atomic building blocks of the universe, to fit into an intelligent and orderly pattern, which we refer to as the Periodic Table."

136 pages, Paperback

First published October 29, 2008

About the author

Richard D. Duncan is a professional engineer with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Cincinnati.

Reviews

[Jaguar · Rating 3 out of 5]

There was information on each element and that was interesting. I was happy that there were biblical links, but I didn't find there to be to much. The author, Richard Duncan, never has written Volume 2, so when reading this, you won't get through all the elements. Still interesting, but disappointing.

[Hannah · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was hoping for a lot more information about the elements. Also, the elements were not closely tied to the spiritual lessons.