Creation science Quote by Ken Ham
““What are the minimum figures for animals on the ark? Researcher Arthur Jones, writing in the Creation Research Society Quarterly in 1973, simply put these qualifications at a family level and did the numbers.4 He arrived at about 1,000 families (and equated this with kinds). This would be about 2,000 individuals taken on the ark.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Creation Research Society Quarterly, 1973
The ark’s animal count was estimated by classifying families as kinds, yielding roughly 1,000 families or 2,000 individuals.
In simple terms: Estimating ark occupants by family groups gives about two thousand animals.
Key Takeaway
Use family-level classification for large‑scale estimates.
Themes
science
interpretation
religion
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
scientific
historical
When to use this quote
- educational debates
- museum exhibits
- faith discussions
- curriculum design
Key Concepts
taxonomy
population estimation
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria define a “kind” in this context?
- How reliable are historical animal counts?
A Different Perspective
Assumes modern taxonomy matches ancient classifications.
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