In the Beginning: A Look at our World Through the Lens of Environmental Science and Christian Theology is a book that presents creation myths from ancient cultures around the world. It then examines the first creation story in the book of Exodus and goes into detail explaining how the Old Testament was written. Then the book follows the seven-day creation day by day to explain what was created and why. Finally, the authors tackle the issues of climate change and the destruction of the environment we human beings were charged to protect.

The book can be used in small groups or simply read for one’s own edification. The combination of mythological, biblical and scientific information should inspire and challenge all who read it.

Christopher Farabaugh was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and lived in that area until his family moved to Virginia Beach, Virginia. He enjoyed academics, music and musical theater. Chris obtained a BS in Biology from The College of William and Mary, and an MS and PhD in Environmental Science and Public Policy from George Mason University. Chris works in the drug development industry in which he initially focused in genetic toxicology; he is currently serving in managerial and leadership roles in that industry. In his free time, Chris enjoys bird watching and spending time with his family.

Timothy Farabaugh was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania and graduated form Penn-Trafford High School located nearby. Along with his academic life, Tim was a class officer, a member of the chorus, and a drummer in the band. Tim obtained a bachelors degree from Alderson-Broaddus College in Secondary Education and a Masters of Divinity and a Masters of Arts in Christian Education from the Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Upon graduation, Tim served as the pastor of three churches in the Western Pennsylvania area before beginning a twenty-eight-year career in long-term care administration. Tim has authored five previous books.