Cracking the Darwin Code Exploring the Non-Scientific Foundations of Deep-Time and Evolution

Cracking the Darwin Code Exploring the Non-Scientific Foundations of Deep-Time and Evolution by Andrew Mark Sibley, published by Fastnet Publications in June 2013, is a detailed examination of the historical underpinnings of evolution and deep-time concepts. This 180-page book delves into the influences of non-Christian cultures from the Ancient Middle East and Indian Sub-Continent, exploring how these pagan-religious beliefs were integrated into the scientific discourse by Enlightenment philosophers interested in Greek paganism and Hinduism.

Readers will find a thorough analysis of key figures such as Erasmus Darwin, David Hume, and Benoit de Maillet, as well as a detailed look at 19th-century developments through the writings of Charles Darwin, Charles Lyell, and Thomas Huxley. The book engages with subjects like Christian theology, apologetics, and the intersection of religion and science, providing insights into how these ideas shaped contemporary understanding of evolution.