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“Learned and astute, this book on chance and probability demonstrates an absolute<br />

reliance on the authority of God’s Word. This is the only way that nothing can be left<br />

to chance.”<br />

Douglas Wilson, Senior Fellow of Theology, New St. Andrews College; Pastor,<br />

Christ Church, Moscow, Idaho<br />

“The prolific Dr. Poythress has gifted us with a unique and uniquely needed work that<br />

is both mathematically adept and theologically deep. I know of no other work that so<br />

thoroughly addresses the modern sense of chance in a deeply Reformed and philosophically<br />

oriented way.”<br />

Douglas Groothuis, Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Apologetics and<br />

Ethics Master’s Degree, Denver Seminary<br />

“Is this the go-to book for a biblical theological perspective on chance, coincidence,<br />

randomness, risk, probability, prediction, and gambling? You bet it is! Dr. Poythress has<br />

hit another one out of the park. This book will transform the way you think about everything<br />

from quantum physics and weather forecasts to life insurance and card games.”<br />

James N. Anderson, Associate Professor of Theology and Philosophy, Reformed<br />

Theological Seminary, Charlotte; author, Paradox in Christian Theology; What’s<br />

Your Worldview?<br />

“Back when I was a researcher in Systems Engineering and Operations Research, probability<br />

was my daily breath, so I was delighted to see this work. Not only was this a fun<br />

read for me, but I find in Vern Poythress a firm grasp of the mathematical, philosophical,<br />

theological, and apologetic issues necessary to guide those who want to think clearly<br />

on this topic—a topic which, because of its technicality, many will be daunted by. And<br />

Poythress always has an eye for the helpful illustration!”<br />

C. John Collins, Professor of Old Testament, Covenant Theological Seminary;<br />

author, The God of Miracles, Science and Faith: Friends or Foes?<br />

“Many think Calvinists simply reject the idea of chance, random events, and probability.<br />

But that is not entirely true. My friend Vern Poythress shows in this book that the<br />

God of the Bible—and of Calvin—is in fact the foundation, both of causation and of<br />

randomness in the world. Poythress is well-suited to develop this argument, with doctorates<br />

in both New Testament and mathematics, and as the author of important recent<br />

books on logic and science. I do not fully understand the mathematics of this book, but<br />

the theology is entirely biblical, and I can’t imagine a better place to start for readers<br />

interested in this subject matter.”<br />

John M. Frame, J. D. Trimble Chair of Systematic Theology and Philosophy,<br />

Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando

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