Controversy of the Ages is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the age of the earth debate and its implications for the church. A tempestuous debate has long raged amongst evangelicals, with the age of the earth and creation doctrine at its epicenter. Three distinct factions have emerged, each proffering a solution: young-earth creationists, old-earth creationists, and evolutionary creationists. In Controversy of the Ages, the authors take a crucial step back, contextualizing the debate within the broader frameworks of history and theology. Rather than advocating for a particular stance on the earth's age, they meticulously dissect the controversy, establishing that believers are free to disagree on this issue while rejecting theistic evolution. By doing so, they demonstrate that the age debate is an inopportune place to draw lines in the sand. This thought-provoking book is characterized by its charitable tone, impressive documentation, and stimulating content. Its ultimate goal is to bring unity and charity to a complex and contentious discussion. For anyone seeking to grasp the intricacies of the age of the earth debate and its implications for the church, Controversy of the Ages is an indispensable read.