Let's Talk Creation

Episode 120: Scriptural Geologists: Creationism for over 200 years with Warren Johns

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Sep 22, 2025
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Warren H. Johns
Warren H. Johns, a theological librarian and author, dives into the fascinating world of 19th-century Scriptural Geologists, who blended faith and early geological science. He reveals how these pioneers held fast to biblical narratives while exploring the earth's history. The discussion highlights their core beliefs, including the universal Flood and geological succession theories. Johns also addresses the decline of the movement and draws parallels with modern young-earth creationists, offering valuable lessons for today.
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Researcher Background And Library Work

  • Warren Johns describes his background in theology, natural history hobbies, and 30-year career as a theological librarian.
  • He recounts using major libraries like the Bodleian and amassing 19th-century material, some now housed at Todd's Core Academy.
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Independent Yet Convergent Thinkers

  • Scriptural geologists were largely independent thinkers rather than a centralized movement.
  • They rarely quoted one another but often arrived at similar conclusions from personal research.
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Acceptance Of Geological Succession

  • Scriptural geologists accepted much of the early geological sequence and terminology used by 19th-century geologists.
  • They did not universally reject the geological column and used terms like primary, secondary, tertiary, and diluvial.
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