We continue our response to the 2019 BBC-TV series The Planets, presented by Professor Brian Cox. This time, are considering the third episode, The Godfather – Jupiter. Jupiter is the largest of the planets in our solar system, and the fifth out from the Sun. Prof. Cox tells the evolutionary story for the origin of this planet and what it does in the solar system. We present the biblical creation account and we invite readers to judge which best fits the available evidence.

By Russell Grigg
Originally published August, 2019

Links and show notes

The Planets Are Young: 1. Mercury and Venus

The Planets Are Young: 2. Earth and Mars

Original article: The Planets are Young: 3. Jupiter

Further reading: Solar System and Extra-solar Planets Questions and Answers

Helpful Resources

Our Amazing Created Solar System

Exploring the World of Astronomy

Astronomy Vol 1: Our Created Solar System

Evidence for a Young World