Has the universe been ticking away since the dawn of time, or did it burst into existence at a specific moment? The implications of a universe with a beginning are staggering, which is why many scientists and philosophers are determined to prove that it has always existed. In Escaping the Beginning?, astrophysicist and Christian apologist Jeff Zweerink delves into the most compelling eternal-universe theories, from quantum gravity to the multiverse, and scrutinizes their scientific credibility. With clarity and precision, Zweerink dissects each theory, addressing common misconceptions and, most crucially, exploring the profound implications of a universe with a beginning. If the evidence continues to point to a universe with a starting point, what does that say about the existence of a creator? As J. Warner Wallace, a former atheist detective, attests, "I wish I had this book when I first examined the evidence. If I had, I would probably have become a believer much sooner." Zweerink's work is a crucial exploration of the universe's origins and the far-reaching consequences of its beginning.