The seven pillars of Creation: the Bible, science, and the ecology of wonder
In the ongoing clash between scientists and fundamentalists, many people of faith feel that they are forced to choose between evolution and the Bible's story of creation. But as William Brown asks in this stimulating volume, which biblical creation story are we talking about? Indeed, Brown iden...
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| Tipo de documento: | Print Livro |
| Idioma: | Inglês |
| Serviço de pedido Subito: | Pedir agora. |
| Verificar disponibilidade: | HBZ Gateway |
| Fernleihe: | Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste |
| Publicado em: |
Oxford New York
Oxford University Press
2010
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| Em: | Ano: 2010 |
| (Cadeias de) Palavra- chave padrão: | B
Bibel. Altes Testament
/ Criação
B Teologia / Ciências naturais B Criação / Cosmologia / Bibel. Altes Testament B Alter Orient / Cosmogonia |
| Classificações IxTheo: | HB Antigo Testamento |
| Outras palavras-chave: | B
Bible. Old Testament
Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Creation Biblical teaching B Bible Criticism, interpretation, etc B Bible and science |
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Cover (Verlag) Inhaltsverzeichnis (Verlag) |
| Resumo: | In the ongoing clash between scientists and fundamentalists, many people of faith feel that they are forced to choose between evolution and the Bible's story of creation. But as William Brown asks in this stimulating volume, which biblical creation story are we talking about? Indeed, Brown identifies seven different biblical perspectives on creation, and shows how a close reading of the biblical texts brings them to light. As he does so, Brown highlights both the connections and the conflicts between the ancient creation traditions and the natural sciences, arguing for a new way of reading the Bible in the light of current scientific knowledge and with a sensitivity to the needs of the environment. Brown argues that, ideally, both scientific inquiry and theological reflection are driven by a sense of wonder that, in his words, "unites the scientist and the psalmist." Brown's own wonder at the beauty and complexity of the created world is evident throughout this intelligent, well-written, and inspirational book. |
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| Descrição do item: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0199730792 |