Scientific Theology: Volume 1: Nature
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (607 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0802839258 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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Prologomena to Natural Theology rodboomboom McGrath has certainly distinguished himself as one of the more erudite theologians around. Characteristic of his previous writings is thorough acquaintance with the history of the theology at hand before engagement. This certainly typifies this work as well, a prologemena to a forthcoming work on scientific theology.In this first of three volumes constituting this intro material, McGrath tackles the tough issue of "nature." Often talked about, but in very nebulous modes. Mother Nature, laws of nature, et al. Besides defining and debunking this definitional obstacle, McGrath also tackles the intellectual obstacles of B. John D. MCPEAK said Death of Anti-Realism. Dr. McGrath has finally constructed the stake that needs to be driven into the heart of the vampire of 'Enlightenment' thinking. This profound and thoroughly well thought out work clearly outlines the problems faced by those who wish to see the world, not as it is, but as they wish it to be. There is a true Nature and correspondingly a true Nature's God. Both may be known by honest intellectual and spiritually discerning research. And both are disturbingly real or confortingly so, depending on your outlook.I loved it!JDM. Science and wisdom This is the book I have been waiting to read ever since I got interested in science-and-religion issues: a detailed, comprehensive, erudite discussion of the science-religion dialogue which does not water down orthodox Christian belief. Finally, evangelicals have their 'Bible' in dealing with modern science. There are too many important issues which McGrath tackles to even begin to do it justice (the best thing to do is just read the book!), but among the highlights are: 1) a critique of transitory 'fads' in theology in an attempt to make theological language scientifically respectable, but which do not, in the end, d
A Scientific Theology is certain to become one of the most controversial and exciting theological publications of the decade.. Drawing on both his firsthand experience of scientific research and his vast knowledge of the Christian tradition, Alister McGrath explores how the natural sciences can be used by the Christian faith. It then deals at length with the important status of nature, a concept that has rarely been given the serious consideration it deserves. This first volume sets out a vision for a "scientific theology" in which the working assumptions of the natural sciences are critically appropriated as a theological resource. Respon
"as an exercise in opening up Evangelical theology to a more Christologically based searchthe book is warmly welcomed." -- Church Times, 5 April 2002
McGrath is professor of historical theology at Oxford University, principal of Wycliffe Hall, Oxford and director of the John Templeton Oxford Seminars on Science and Christianity. He is the author of more than forty books, including In the Beginning: The Story of the King James Bible and How It Changed a Nation, a Language, and a Culture. . Alister E