Religion and science Books
Lion Hudson Big Bang Big God
Book SynopsisIs the Universe specifically designed to make life possible?Trade Review“If you wish to rationally consider the possible relation of cosmology to philosophical and theological issues, Holder’s very careful analysis will provide a sound and historically well informed basis for that discussion.” -- George F. R. Ellis FRS, Professor Emeritus of Applied Mathematics, University of Cape Town “At last a highly accessible book for the general reader on origins.” -- Dr Denis Alexander, Emeritus Director of the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, St Edmund’s College, Cambridge “With lucid rationality, this fine book guides the reader deftly through some of the most profound questions in contemporary science.” -- Roger Trigg, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, Warwick University “Rodney Holder combines expertise in both science and theology to explore the exciting question of the origin of the universe; and he does so in a way that reflects the importance, complexity, and fun of these big questions.” -- Revd Professor David Wilkinson, Principal, St John’s College, Durham University “A fascinating blend of modern cosmology and serious theology, well rooted in the historical observations and theoriesthat led to the concept of the expanding universe” -- Owen Gingerich, Professor Emeritus of Astronomy and of the History of Science, Harvard University, and Senior Astronomer Emeritus, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory “A fascinating journey through modern cosmology, showing how our beautifully `fine-tuned’ universe is wholly compatible with Christian ideas of creation and theism. It is a masterly, lucid, and very readable survey covering all the `big issues’ in the field, and placing them in historical context, by an author who is both a trained academic cosmologist and an Anglican priest.” -- Dr Allan Chapman, Faculty of Modern History, University of Oxford “An engaging introductory account of the history of Big Bang Cosmology, including a detailed discussion of the underlying physics and a Christian perspective on its theological and philosophical implications. I warmly commend this carefully argued monograph.” -- John Pilbrow, Emeritus Professor of Physics, Monash University, and former President of ISCAST (Institute for the Study of Christianity in an Age of Science and Technology) A combination of deep theoretical understanding and exquisitely precise astronomical observations. Rodney Holder tells a remarkable scientific story, which is of the highest interest in its own right, but its character is such that it almost inevitably raises metascientific questions of whether there is also meaning and purpose to be discerned in this subtle and fertile process. -- Sir John Polkinghorne
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SPCK Publishing All in the Mind Does Neuroscience Challenge Faith
Book SynopsisDoes neuroscience prove that all religious experience is just in the mind?Trade Review“In this impressive overview the author draws on decades of his own experience in brain research to tackle a wide range of questions concerning the relationship between the neurosciences and faith. Free-will and determinism; the question of the soul; religious experience; criminal responsibility; near-death experiences – all these topics and many more are tackled in a style accessible to the general reader, yet drawing on the latest research publications. This highly commended book is essential reading for anyone interested in the latest findings on brain and religion.” * Denis Alexander, Emeritus Director, The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, St Edmund’s College, Cambridge *“Reports of exciting discoveries by neuroscientists are frequently followed by speculation about what these discoveries may mean for traditional beliefs about human nature, including our religious beliefs. The links between mind and brain seem to tighten with every new discovery so we wonder are we really nothing more than a machine without free will, and is there any longer room for the soul? And, given the discoveries of rudimentary aspects of religious behaviour in animals, what is special, if anything, about our religious belief and practices? This book, written by someone with a lifetime career in neuroscience, gives a concise, evenhanded, fair-minded, well-informed and balanced account of how some of our cherished religious beliefs look in light of what neuroscience tells us. Peter Clarke does not offer slick, dogmatic, simplistic answers to difficult problems but makes accessible to the nonspecialist the relevant evidence necessary to reach meaningful conclusions. He argues for an attitude of open but not empty-minded assessment. This excellent book is up-to-date, clearly written, helpful in thinking through pressing issues and is thoroughly permeated by a secure Christian faith solidly based on historical biblical foundations. I commend it most warmly.” * Malcolm Jeeves, Emeritus Professor, CBE, F.Med.Sci, FRSE, past President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, past Editor-in-Chief of Neuropsychologia, School of Psychology and Neurosciences, St Andrews University *“Peter Clarke gives a wide-ranging critique of the view that there is a threat to human responsibility and dignity from modern neuroscience. He writes as an expert on how and why brain cells live and die, and a practising Christian. He urges us to take seriously the observations and experiments that show that wherever it has been possible to device a means of testing the issue, all our cognitive abilities, including making judgments and ethical decisions, depend on the integrity of brain circuits. On the other hand he shows that it does not follow that we are nothing but automata: you need your brain but you aren’t its slave. There is careful discussion of a number of the arguments often presented as knocking down one view or another, such as whether the Libet experiment undermines free will, and whether `near-death experiences’ prove that materialism is false. Contrary to the common view that modern neuroscience leaves no room for the soul, Clarke argues that it leaves plenty of room for an Aristotelean-Thomist view of the soul and there are the theological reasons for preferring this to the Platonic concept. He reviews the claim that modern neuroscience presents fundamental challenges to key notions of criminal responsibility and finds it wanting. A demanding but rewarding read.” * Dr Stuart Judge, neuroscientist, Emeritus Reader in Physiology, University of Oxford *“Peter Clarke has written a fascinating account of the workings of the human brain and a calm, measured and well-informed rebuttal of the many ways in which modern neuroscience has been hijacked to deny human free will and religious belief. Thoroughly to be recommended.” * Rodney Holder *“This is a well-argued and compelling defence of religious belief in the face of apparent challenges from neuroscience, psychology, and genetics.” * Russell Stannard, Professor of Physics, The Open University *“In this very original book Professor Clarke takes up the challenge of reconciling modern reductionist neuroscience with the central doctrines of religion and theology. The result is a stimulating and highly readable survey of the sweep of contemporary brain research and a successful demolition of the idea that neuroscience necessarily dethrones human values.” * VS Ramachandran, author of The Tell-Tale Brain *“The question of the veracity of the tenets of religious faith in the context of current advances in neuroscience is both fascinating to consider and critical to bring within a proper perspective. In this book, neurophysiologist Peter Clarke allows the reader to encounter the fascination of advances in neuroscience in a way that is clear and of sufficient depth to be authoritative. Clarke also leads the reader beyond fascination into consideration of what is implied, and not implied, by neuroscience for a philosophical and theological account of human nature. It is clear from Clarke’s exposition that a scientific account of the embodiment of human thought and action, when correctly understood, poses no threat to belief in human agency, the causal role of conscious thought, and the possibilities for genuine moral action and personal responsibility. What is more, Clarke’s exposition suggests that a more embodied view of humankind can fund a robust faith.” * Warren S. Brown, research neuropsychologist and author of several books on the relationship between neuroscience and faith, director, the Travis Research Institute, the Fuller Theological Seminary and Professor of Psychology, Graduate School of Psychology *“This book is a must read for those interested in the interface between faith and neuroscience. Throughout, Professor Clarke advocates an integrated, holistic approach to the major questions where neuroscience and faith impinge. He touches on our core beliefs about who we are, and deals with hotbed arguments around free will and responsibility. He gives a clear analysis of the arguments and indicates where he would draw the line. As a scientist he does not shy from engaging with other disciplines like philosophy and as a molecular neuroscientist he keeps a healthy balance between molecular and systems approaches. He shows how advances in neuroscience inform at all levels who we are. I highly commend this informative book. * Harvey T. McMahon *“’Modern neuroscience raises challenges for many of our most basic ethical and religious beliefs’ writes neuroscientist Peter Clarke in the introduction to All in the Mind. In this honest, clearly written, and wide-ranging book, he describes how the brain works and discusses the relationship between brain mechanisms, mind, consciousness, free/conscious will, morality, and a range of spiritual/religious beliefs and experiences. The breadth of scholarship is impressive, giving rise to a very informative text with a large amount of material packed economically into its pages. It is a much-needed and welcome addition to the Science-Religion literature.” * John Bryant, Emeritus Professor, University of Exeter *
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SPCK Publishing Let there be Science
Book SynopsisWhat if the Christian faith could actually help us to understand science better?Trade Review"An immensely enjoyable and readable account of some of the big questions raised by modern science. The authors provide a wealth of detail as they open up their exciting vision of the relationship of science and Christian faith. Highly recommended." -- Alister McGrath, Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion, Oxford University * Alister McGrath, Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion, Oxford University. *“At a time when one of the great fallacies of our age continues to suggest that science and theology are incompatible, Tom McLeish and David Hutchings bring a creative dialogue between the two disciplines in `Let There Be Science’. They present a compelling vision describing science as a gift from God in which science and theology interrelate and thrive in each other’s company. A timely book which shows Christian apologetics and the public understanding of science at its very best.” -- The Rt Revd Graham Usher, Bishop of Dudley “God has given us the gift of science, and the gift of faith to nurture it, so that we may actively engage the world, making it a better place not only for ourselves but also for those who come after us. This is part of what it means to be human; and science, along with and supported by faith, is right at the heart of it. I commend this book to all who would like to know better how faith is fertile ground for the growth of science.” -- The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu"This is a brilliant book which uses fascinating human stories to demonstrate how science and religion have belonged together in the exploration of fundamental questions about life and the nature of reality. In an easy, approachable style the authors take us into the Big Ideas of science and shine on them the enriching light of biblical wisdom. It’s a thrilling journey and renews the reader’s hope for a mature partnership between the great world-views of science and religion, whereby each is a gift to the other and all of us are the beneficiaries. Read, mark and enjoy." -- The Rt Rev John Pritchard, former Bishop of Oxford"A fascinating and highly original contribution to the God and science discussion. David and Tom show that rather than science and Christianity being at war which other, there’s a powerful fit between science and faith. Far from Christianity only being for Dawkins’ “died in the wool faith heads”, Let There Be Science lays out a myriad ways that Christianity offers rich resources for science — including the most powerful motive for doing science in the first place." -- Dr. Andy Bannister, PhD * Director, Solas Centre for Public Christianity Adjunct Speaker, Ravi Zacharias International Ministries *“This is a book about the wonderfully human nature of science by two most wonderfully human of authors. A must read for those who fear or dismiss science and for those who make science into an idol. Here is the reality of science in all of its fun, its success, its complexity, its limitations, and its relationship to faith.” -- Revd Professor David Wilkinson, Principal of St John's College and Professor in the Department of Theology and Religion, Durham University“`Let There Be Science’ provides fascinating new insights into the worlds of science and faith. Full of engaging examples , this readable book entertains, informs and challenges, breathing new life into a discussion with deep historical roots.” -- Denis Alexander, Emeritus Director of The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, St. Edmund’s College, Cambridge."This book is a highly thought-provoking and thoughtful exploration of the relationship between science and faith. The authors' arguments are clearly and elegantly presented, and supported with fascinating examples from the history of the exploration of science. Recommended for non-scientists and scientists alike, it is a surprising and unexpected page turner." -- Angie Edwards, Director of the Arthur C. Clarke Foundation"Whatever your personal stance on matters of religion and science it’s surely encouraging to see calm and considered conversation being fostered between them. Let There Be Science makes a compelling case that the ethos of science and the insights that it brings into the workings of the natural world can have much to offer to people of faith. With passion and humility David Hutchings and Tom McLeish seek out common ground and show that, despite our differences, we are all united in our curiosity and capacity for wonder." -- Dr Marek Kukula, Public Astronomer, Royal Observatory GreenwichTable of ContentsCONTENTSFOREWORD 6PREFACE 81. TURNING THE LIGHT ON 132. AN ANCIENT STORY 253. A GIFT AND AN INVITATION 474. REVOLUTIONS 615. PAIN, SUFFERING, AND HOPE 896. ORDER FROM CHAOS 1097. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1278. LOVE 1419. RECONCILIATION 15510. CROSSING THE ROOM 175NOTES 191INDEX 201
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SPCK Publishing Wonders of the Living World Illustrated Hardback
Book SynopsisBiological science is explored by leading scientists and apologists through awe-inspiring illustrationsTable of ContentsContents1. Exploring the Wonders of the Living World: an introduction 62. Inner Worlds: a tour of the inner workings of a cell 103. One in a Million? the chemisty of life in the universe 30featuring stephen freeland4. Artistic Molecules: how messy processes form ordered life 50featuring rhoda hawkins5. Dance of the Cells: embryonic development 70featuring jeff hardin6. The Map of Life: is evolution compatible with purpose? 90featuring simon conway morris7. The Snuggle for Existence: the power of cooperation 110featuring jeff schloss8. Living Cities: the complexity of coral reef ecosystems 130featuring margaret miller9. Surprised by Meaning: can the world say anything about God? 150featuring alister mcgrath10. Biology and Belief: a journey through science and faith 162featuring milary marlowAcknowledgments 186Further reading: how to stay informed 187Glossary 189
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SPCK Publishing Wonders of the Living World Text Only Version
Book SynopsisBiological science is explored by leading scientists and apologistsTable of ContentsContents1. Exploring the Wonders of the Living World: An introduction . . . . . 62. Inner Worlds: A tour of the inner workings of a cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93. One in a Million? The chemistry of life in the universe . . . . . . . . . . 18Featuring Stephen Freeland4. Artistic Molecules: How messy processes form ordered life . . . . . . 27Featuring Rhoda Hawkins5. Dance of the Cells: Embryonic development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Featuring Jeff Hardin6. The Map of Life: Is evolution compatible with purpose? . . . . . . . . . 45Featuring Simon Conway Morris7. The Snuggle for Existence: The power of cooperation . . . . . . . . . . . 54Featuring Jeff Schloss8. Living Cities: The value of coral reef ecosystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Featuring Margaret Miller9. Surprised by Meaning: Can the world say anything about God? . . 76Featuring Alister McGrath10. Biology and Belief: A journey through science and faith . . . . . . . . 82Featuring Hilary MarlowAcknowledgements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Further Reading: how to stay informed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Selected diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
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Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Being as Communion A Metaphysics of Information
Book SynopsisFor a thing to be real, it must be able to communicate with other things. If this is so, then the problem of being receives a straightforward resolution: to be is to be in communion. So the fundamental science, indeed the science that needs to underwrite all other sciences, is a theory of communication. Within such a theory of communication the proper object of study becomes not isolated particles but the information that passes between entities. In Being as Communion philosopher and mathematician William Dembski provides a non-technical overview of his work on information. Dembski attempts to make good on the promise of John Wheeler, Paul Davies, and others that information is poised to replace matter as the primary stuff of reality. With profound implications for theology and metaphysics, Being as Communion develops a relational ontology that is at once congenial to science and open to teleology in nature. All those interested in the intersections of theology, philosophy and science should read this book.Trade Review’This is a clear, fresh, stimulating, and provocative book. I enjoyed reading it, and recommend it to anyone who would like to think more deeply about information, evolution and creativity.’ Rupert Sheldrake, University of Cambridge, UK 'Being as Communion is a masterpiece. Dembski's treatment of information is deep, rich and staggeringly original, gathering together many different threads from theology, philosophy and science. In an intellectual world that prizes outrageous proposals, Dembski modestly seeks to turn the world upside down by making the case that information is more fundamental than matter or energy. He thereby illuminates the primacy of mind in the cosmos. This book is a fresh and significant threat to materialist imperialism.’ Mark Fitzmaurice, General Medical Practitioner, Sydney, Australia ’William Dembski is one of the most original and rigorous thinkers of his generation, and his new book, Being as Communion, pulls together in a satisfying way the many threads in the theory of design and information that he has developed over the last 15 years. Philosophical and theological critics of the intelligent design movement need to read this book, since here Dembski definitively smashes the common caricatures and misrepresentations of the movement, including the notion that ID is committed to a metaphysics that is mechanist, dualist, interventionist, or occasionalist. Dembski argues persuasively that information cannot be simply identical with its physical manifestations, and that the concepts of information and teleology are indispensable tools for the contemporary metaphysician.’ Robert C. Koons, University of Texas - Austin, USA ’The first Scientific Revolution was the recognition that the book of nature was written in mathematics. The second Scientific Revolution - that the chapter on biology is written in information theory - is taking place in our lifetime. Biology is replete with information, from the genetic code and intricaTable of ContentsPreface 1 The Challenge of a Material World 2 Free Will: The Power of No 11 3 Information as Ruling Out Possibilities 4 Possible Worlds 5 Matrices of Possibility 6 Measuring Information 7 Information Theory 8 Intelligence vs. Nature? 9 Natural Teleological Laws 10 Getting Matter from Information 11 The Medium and the Message 12 Embodiment and Transposition 13 Energy 14 An Informationally Porous Universe 15 Determinism 16 Contingency and Chance 17 Search 18 Conservation of Information 19 Natural Selection 20 The Creation of Information 21 A World in Communion
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Islamic Theology and Extraterrestrial Life
Book SynopsisOver the last thirty years, humanity has discovered thousands of planets outside of our solar system. The discovery of extraterrestrial life could be imminent. This book explains how such a discovery might impact Islamic theology. It is the foundational reference on the subject, comprising a variety of different insights from both Sunni and Shi'i positions, from different Muslim contexts, and with chapters that compare and contrast Islamic perspectives with Christianity. Together, they address some of our biggest questions through an Islamic lens: What makes humans unique in the cosmos? What are the ethics of dealing with other sentient beings? And how universal is salvation? Given the accelerating advances in exoplanet research and astrobiology, the book is at the frontier of science and Islamic thought. Contributors include a range of leading experts from Muslim theologians, scholars of comparative religion and philosophers, to historians, social scientists and natural scientists.
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Rlpg/Galleys Spiritual Transformation and Healing
Book SynopsisJoan D. Koss-Chioino and Philip Hefner''s new volume is unique in exploring the meaning of spiritual transformation and healing with new research from a scientific perspective. An interdisciplinary group of contributors-anthropological, psychological, medical, theological, and biological scientists-investigate the role of religious communities and healing practitioners, with spiritual transformation as their medium of healing. Individual authors evaluate the meaning of spiritual transformations and the consequences for those who experience it; the contributions of indigenous healing systems; new frameworks for neurological and physiological correlates of transformative religious experiences; the support from neuroscience for the radical empathy and intersubjective exchange that takes place in healing practices; and evidence for universal elements of the healing process. This exciting new book will be an invaluable resource for those generally interested in the role of religion in socieTrade ReviewThis excellent book has it all - state of the art studies of spiritual transformation from medicine, anthropology, and neuroscience all ably reflected upon by philosophy and theology and made relevant to care and healing in the clinical situation. A wonderful contribution. -- Don Browning, University of Chicago, author of Christian Ethics and the Moral PsychologiesThe book that Joan Koss-Chioino and Phillip Hefner put together does a remarkable job of addressing critical questions....This book showcases well how multidisciplinarity can be a critical vehicle. * Ethos - Journal Of The Society For Psychological Athropology, September 2008 *“A deep-seated concern with the possibility of personal transformation is apparent in any reading of human history. In recent years this concern has taken the form of an interest in "spirituality" and attempts to define this phenomenon in a way permitting its empirical investigation, accelerated with the advent of neuro-imaging and neuroscience. This volume is a stimulating exploration of the processes involved in spiritual transformation, in healers as well as help-seekers.” -- Eugene B. Brody, and Mental Disease, Editor in Chief, Journal of Nervous and Mental DiseaseTable of ContentsChapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Preface Part 3 Part I: Finding Our Way Through New Terrain Chapter 4 Chapter 1: Exploring Spiritual Transformation and Healing: Fundamental Issues Chapter 5 Chapter 2: The Meaning of Spiritual Transformation Chapter 6 Chapter 3: The Spirit of Spiritual Healing in the United States Part 7 Part II: Traditional and Indigenous Healing Systems: Anthropological Perspectives Chapter 8 Chapter 4: Spiritual Transformation and Radical Empathy in Ritual Healing and Therapeutic Relationships Chapter 9 Chapter 5: Radical Empathy, Gender, and Shamanic Healing: Examples from Peru Chapter 10 Chapter 6: Sustainable Faith? Reconfiguring Shamanic Healing in Siberia Chapter 11 Chapter 7: The Making of a Shaman: A Comparative Study of Inuit, African, and Nepalese Shaman Initiation Part 12 Part III: Spiritual Transformation and Healing from Religious Perspectives Chapter 13 Chapter 8: Spiritual Transformation and Healing: An Encounter with the Sacred Chapter 14 Chapter 9: Spiritual Transformation and Healing in Light of an Evolutionary Theology Chapter 15 Chapter 10: Personal Tranformation: Perspectives from Psychology and Christianity Chapter 16 Chapter 11: Spiritual Growth, Cognition, and Complexity: Faith as a Dynamic Process Part 17 Part IV: Neuroscientific Perspectives on Spiritual Transformation and Healing Chapter 18 Chapter 12: The Neurobiology of Spiritual Transformation Chapter 19 Chapter 13: Narrative in Holistic Healing: Empathy, Sympathy, and Simulation Theory Chapter 20 Chapter 14: Healing of the Self-in-Context: Memory, Plasticity, and Spiritual Practice Part 21 Part V: Clinical Perspectives on Spiritual Transformation and Healing Chapter 22 Chapter 15: Spirituality, Spiritual Experiences, and Spiritual Transformations in the Face of HIV Chapter 23 Chapter 16: Spiritual Engagement and Transformation in Cancer Patients: The Experience of the Patient, the Role of the Physician
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Rlpg/Galleys Spiritual Transformation and Healing
Book SynopsisJoan D. Koss-Chioino and Philip Hefner''s new volume is unique in exploring the meaning of spiritual transformation and healing with new research from a scientific perspective. An interdisciplinary group of contributors-anthropological, psychological, medical, theological, and biological scientists-investigate the role of religious communities and healing practitioners, with spiritual transformation as their medium of healing. Individual authors evaluate the meaning of spiritual transformations and the consequences for those who experience it; the contributions of indigenous healing systems; new frameworks for neurological and physiological correlates of transformative religious experiences; the support from neuroscience for the radical empathy and intersubjective exchange that takes place in healing practices; and evidence for universal elements of the healing process. This exciting new book will be an invaluable resource for those generally interested in the role of religion in socieTrade ReviewThis excellent book has it all - state of the art studies of spiritual transformation from medicine, anthropology, and neuroscience all ably reflected upon by philosophy and theology and made relevant to care and healing in the clinical situation. A wonderful contribution. -- Don Browning, University of Chicago, author of Christian Ethics and the Moral PsychologiesThe book that Joan Koss-Chioino and Phillip Hefner put together does a remarkable job of addressing critical questions....This book showcases well how multidisciplinarity can be a critical vehicle. * Ethos - Journal Of The Society For Psychological Athropology, September 2008 *“A deep-seated concern with the possibility of personal transformation is apparent in any reading of human history. In recent years this concern has taken the form of an interest in "spirituality" and attempts to define this phenomenon in a way permitting its empirical investigation, accelerated with the advent of neuro-imaging and neuroscience. This volume is a stimulating exploration of the processes involved in spiritual transformation, in healers as well as help-seekers.” -- Eugene B. Brody, and Mental Disease, Editor in Chief, Journal of Nervous and Mental DiseaseTable of ContentsChapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Preface Part 3 Part I: Finding Our Way Through New Terrain Chapter 4 Chapter 1: Exploring Spiritual Transformation and Healing: Fundamental Issues Chapter 5 Chapter 2: The Meaning of Spiritual Transformation Chapter 6 Chapter 3: The Spirit of Spiritual Healing in the United States Part 7 Part II: Traditional and Indigenous Healing Systems: Anthropological Perspectives Chapter 8 Chapter 4: Spiritual Transformation and Radical Empathy in Ritual Healing and Therapeutic Relationships Chapter 9 Chapter 5: Radical Empathy, Gender, and Shamanic Healing: Examples from Peru Chapter 10 Chapter 6: Sustainable Faith? Reconfiguring Shamanic Healing in Siberia Chapter 11 Chapter 7: The Making of a Shaman: A Comparative Study of Inuit, African, and Nepalese Shaman Initiation Part 12 Part III: Spiritual Transformation and Healing from Religious Perspectives Chapter 13 Chapter 8: Spiritual Transformation and Healing: An Encounter with the Sacred Chapter 14 Chapter 9: Spiritual Transformation and Healing in Light of an Evolutionary Theology Chapter 15 Chapter 10: Personal Tranformation: Perspectives from Psychology and Christianity Chapter 16 Chapter 11: Spiritual Growth, Cognition, and Complexity: Faith as a Dynamic Process Part 17 Part IV: Neuroscientific Perspectives on Spiritual Transformation and Healing Chapter 18 Chapter 12: The Neurobiology of Spiritual Transformation Chapter 19 Chapter 13: Narrative in Holistic Healing: Empathy, Sympathy, and Simulation Theory Chapter 20 Chapter 14: Healing of the Self-in-Context: Memory, Plasticity, and Spiritual Practice Part 21 Part V: Clinical Perspectives on Spiritual Transformation and Healing Chapter 22 Chapter 15: Spirituality, Spiritual Experiences, and Spiritual Transformations in the Face of HIV Chapter 23 Chapter 16: Spiritual Engagement and Transformation in Cancer Patients: The Experience of the Patient, the Role of the Physician
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University Press of America Science Fantasy Voices and Visions of Cosmic
Book SynopsisThis book offers a new approach to comparative religion suggested by science fantasy interpretations of traditional religious teachings.Trade Review...this is a brave and pioneering effort. It deserves to be read and studies carefully. * Exceptional Human Experience *...this is a brave and pioneering effort. It deserves to be read and studies carefully. * Exceptional Human Experience *
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Rlpg/Galleys John Calvin and the Natural World
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA thorough analysis of John Calvin's thinking about the natural world is long overdue. Dave Young has done the scholarly world an immense service by his painstaking inquiry into Calvin's views about nature and our knowledge of it. Our understanding of science and theology during the period of the Reformation has been dramatically deepened and widened. A wonderful achievement. -- David N. Livingstone, Professor of Geography & Intellectual History, Queen's University, BelfastYoung effectively challenges pastors to overcome their being intimidated by science, and challenges seminaries to provide instructional tools that make that more feasible. -- Christopher B. Kaiser, Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology, Western Theological SeminaryThis book is comprehensive in terms of Calvin's thinking about creation, nature, and the world. It is indeed a groundbreaking contribution. * American Scientific Affiliation *This book on Calvin's view of the role of science is relevant for today's ongoing debates between science and Christianity. . . . Young's discussion on the principle of accomodation is a very helpful way to hold both the claims of Scripture and the current conclusions of science. * Christian Scholar's Review, Spring 2009 *Young gives a thorough analysis of Calvin's views about nature and its phenomena in relation to his theological thinking. . . . Young deserves full marks to the work he did in order to get a clear understanding of Calvin's view of the natural world. I hope this well written book will definitely wipe out all 'pseudo-scientific nonsense' about the French Reformer and the sciences. * Journal of Reformed Theology *A book-length study of John Calvin's views on nature and scripture is long overdue. Davis Young's meticulous, comprehensive research on this important topic is most welcome. Young rightly emphasizes Calvin's heavy use of sources such as Pliny and Aristotle, and his suggestion that Calvin may have supplemented these with various later bestiaries is reasonable. His conclusions about biblical hermeneutics and the principle of accommodation—which Calvin wielded deftly and frequently—will be very helpful to readers interested in modern issues related to the Bible and science. -- Edward B. Davis, Professor of the History of Science, Messiah CollegeTable of ContentsPart 1 Preface Chapter 2 Calvin on Science, the Arts, and Learning Chapter 3 Calvin on the Heavens Chapter 4 Calvin on Physics and the Atmosphere Chapter 5 Calvin on the Earth Chapter 6 Calvin on Living Things Chapter 7 Calvin on the Human Body, Medicine, and Origins Chapter 8 Calvin, the Natural World, and Scripture Chapter 9 Calvin and Contemporary Science Part 10 Index of Names and Subjects Part 11 Index of Scripture Text Commented on by Calvin
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University Press of America John Calvin and the Natural World
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA thorough analysis of John Calvin's thinking about the natural world is long overdue. Dave Young has done the scholarly world an immense service by his painstaking inquiry into Calvin's views about nature and our knowledge of it. Our understanding of science and theology during the period of the Reformation has been dramatically deepened and widened. A wonderful achievement. -- David N. Livingstone, Professor of Geography & Intellectual History, Queen's University, BelfastYoung effectively challenges pastors to overcome their being intimidated by science, and challenges seminaries to provide instructional tools that make that more feasible. -- Christopher B. Kaiser, Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology, Western Theological SeminaryThis book is comprehensive in terms of Calvin's thinking about creation, nature, and the world. It is indeed a groundbreaking contribution. * American Scientific Affiliation *This book on Calvin's view of the role of science is relevant for today's ongoing debates between science and Christianity. . . . Young's discussion on the principle of accomodation is a very helpful way to hold both the claims of Scripture and the current conclusions of science. * Christian Scholar's Review, Spring 2009 *Young gives a thorough analysis of Calvin's views about nature and its phenomena in relation to his theological thinking. . . . Young deserves full marks to the work he did in order to get a clear understanding of Calvin's view of the natural world. I hope this well written book will definitely wipe out all 'pseudo-scientific nonsense' about the French Reformer and the sciences. * Journal of Reformed Theology *A book-length study of John Calvin's views on nature and scripture is long overdue. Davis Young's meticulous, comprehensive research on this important topic is most welcome. Young rightly emphasizes Calvin's heavy use of sources such as Pliny and Aristotle, and his suggestion that Calvin may have supplemented these with various later bestiaries is reasonable. His conclusions about biblical hermeneutics and the principle of accommodation—which Calvin wielded deftly and frequently—will be very helpful to readers interested in modern issues related to the Bible and science. -- Edward B. Davis, Professor of the History of Science, Messiah CollegeTable of ContentsPart 1 Preface Chapter 2 Calvin on Science, the Arts, and Learning Chapter 3 Calvin on the Heavens Chapter 4 Calvin on Physics and the Atmosphere Chapter 5 Calvin on the Earth Chapter 6 Calvin on Living Things Chapter 7 Calvin on the Human Body, Medicine, and Origins Chapter 8 Calvin, the Natural World, and Scripture Chapter 9 Calvin and Contemporary Science Part 10 Index of Names and Subjects Part 11 Index of Scripture Text Commented on by Calvin
£43.20
University Press of America Planet Earth and the Design Hypothesis
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart 1 Preface Chapter 2 Anomalous Earth? Chapter 3 Signs of Design? Chapter 4 Our Privileged Planet Chapter 5 A World of Beauty and Awe Part 6 Appendices Part 7 Index Part 8 About the Author
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Rlpg/Galleys Historical Genesis
Book SynopsisThe beginning chapters of Genesis come alive with characters, places, and events almost totally unknown outside of the Bible itself except when illuminated by the fascinating history of the ancient Near East. Did a man we call Adam actually exist? Was someone known to us as Noah warned of a cataclysmic flood and instructed to build an ark? Could the Tower of Babel incident actually have happened? When archaeological artifacts and literature began to surface from ancient Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq) nearly 200 years ago, only a handful of archaeologists dared to point out that there appeared to be a close relationship between Genesis and the ruminations of the Sumerians and Akkadians who once lived there. Often enduring great personal hardships, these archaeological pioneers produced copious translations and marvelous insights. Cuneiform texts compiled from almost two centuries of exploration have added significantly to our understanding of the historical underpinnings of the Old Testament. The reader will gain a new appreciation for the historical integrity of Genesis 2-11, and marvel at the evidence that the persons, places, and events depicted, though long misunderstood, could be real. Please visit Richard J. Fisher''s web site at http://www.historicalgenesis.com.Trade ReviewHistorical Genesis has a very easy style for a book packed with so much scholarly research....would be fantastic for a religious studies or seminary course on Genesis. -- Jen Cardwell * Reader Views *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 A Man Called Adam Chapter 3 A Place in History: Adam and Associates Chapter 4 Locating the Garden of Eden Chapter 5 Original Sin: Just Say No! Chapter 6 Pottery Tales Chapter 7 Adam and the Legend of Adapa Chapter 8 Cain's Lament: Don't Let Them Kill Me! Chapter 9 Pre-Flood Cities Are Post-Flood Cities Chapter 10 Wives Tales Chapter 11 The Great Flood: Local or Global? Chapter 12 Geological Flood Evidence Chapter 13 Revelations in Clay Chapter 14 "We Have Found the Flood" Chapter 15 Fountains of the Deep Chapter 16 Surviving the Great Flood Chapter 17 Parallel Verses Chapter 18 The Post-Flood Period: Out and About Chapter 19 The Tower of Babel: Less Confusing Chapter 20 Searching for Babel Chapter 21 Further Explorations Chapter 22 A Father of Nations in a Land of Turmoil
£45.90
Rlpg/Galleys Historical Genesis
Book SynopsisThe beginning chapters of Genesis come alive with characters, places, and events almost totally unknown outside of the Bible itself except when illuminated by the fascinating history of the ancient Near East. Did a man we call Adam actually exist? Was someone known to us as Noah warned of a cataclysmic flood and instructed to build an ark? Could the Tower of Babel incident actually have happened? When archaeological artifacts and literature began to surface from ancient Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq) nearly 200 years ago, only a handful of archaeologists dared to point out that there appeared to be a close relationship between Genesis and the ruminations of the Sumerians and Akkadians who once lived there. Often enduring great personal hardships, these archaeological pioneers produced copious translations and marvelous insights. Cuneiform texts compiled from almost two centuries of exploration have added significantly to our understanding of the historical underpinnings of the Old Testament. The reader will gain a new appreciation for the historical integrity of Genesis 2-11, and marvel at the evidence that the persons, places, and events depicted, though long misunderstood, could be real. Please visit Richard J. Fisher''s web site at http://www.historicalgenesis.com.Trade ReviewHistorical Genesis has a very easy style for a book packed with so much scholarly research....would be fantastic for a religious studies or seminary course on Genesis. -- Jen Cardwell * Reader Views *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 A Man Called Adam Chapter 3 A Place in History: Adam and Associates Chapter 4 Locating the Garden of Eden Chapter 5 Original Sin: Just Say No! Chapter 6 Pottery Tales Chapter 7 Adam and the Legend of Adapa Chapter 8 Cain's Lament: Don't Let Them Kill Me! Chapter 9 Pre-Flood Cities Are Post-Flood Cities Chapter 10 Wives Tales Chapter 11 The Great Flood: Local or Global? Chapter 12 Geological Flood Evidence Chapter 13 Revelations in Clay Chapter 14 "We Have Found the Flood" Chapter 15 Fountains of the Deep Chapter 16 Surviving the Great Flood Chapter 17 Parallel Verses Chapter 18 The Post-Flood Period: Out and About Chapter 19 The Tower of Babel: Less Confusing Chapter 20 Searching for Babel Chapter 21 Further Explorations Chapter 22 A Father of Nations in a Land of Turmoil
£36.00
University Press of America For the Glory of God
Book SynopsisNumerous books have been written by philosophers and scientists about how creationism and intelligent design are not part of science, but scholars have largely ignored two of the main historical and philosophical issues underlying the attack on science.First, conservative Christian scholars commonly claim that Christian theological doctrines are the source of modern science. To them, modern science is the stepchild of medieval Christian theology or early Protestant doctrines. They believe that without those theological beliefs as presuppositions, modern science could never have arisen and that Christianity, or at least theism, is the only possible source of these beliefs. They argue that even today, all scientists, whether they realize it or not, must be committed to these theistic or specifically Christian ideas in order to practice science. This dependency thesis has now become widely accepted, even outside conservative circles. For example, renowned scientists such as Edward O. WilsTable of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 Part I: Christianity and The Rise of Modern Science Chapter 3 Do the Roots of Modern Science Lie in Christian Doctrines? Chapter 4 What Was Christianity's Contribution to the Rise of Modern Science? Part 5 Part II: Religious Ideas and Control Beliefs in Science Chapter 6 The Role of Religious Ideas in Science and the Nature of Control Beliefs Chapter 7 "Science," "Religion," and "Science and Religion" Part 8 References Part 9 Index
£32.40
University Press of America The Future of Religion and the Religion of the
Book SynopsisIn The Future of Religion and the Religion of the Future, Theodore John Rivers explores the changing relationship between technology and religion. Rivers draws upon his expertise in the fields of medieval and religious history to discuss how the promotion of Christianity and monasticism in the Middle Ages began a process that has lent religious undertones to the way in which we interact with modern technology. Rivers ultimately suggests that the growing presence of technology makes it a likely candidate for the next religious form, competing with all the major religions in place today.Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Religion: An Attempt at a Definition Introduction Sociability Causality Practicality Rationality Belief System Conclusion Chapter 2: Christianization of Technology Introduction The Biblical Background Linearity of Time Monasticism Conclusion Chapter 3: Secularization and Its Effects on Technology Introduction Historical Background Technology's Essential Characteristics Technology's Fatalism Technology's Mediocrity Conclusion Chapter 4: Technology and Religion: A Metaphysical Challenge Introduction The Threat of Technology Religious Applications How Religion Was Perceived in the Past How Religion is Perceived in the Present How Religion Might Be Perceived in the Future Conclusion Chapter 5: Technological Theology Introduction The Nature of Technology Technological Theology Conclusion Chapter 6: The Future of Religion and the Religion of the Future Introduction Domination by Technology The Potentiality of Technology as a Religion Conclusion Bibliography Index
£63.90
Rlpg/Galleys The Synaptic Gospel
Book SynopsisIn this book, Christopher D. Rodkey asks how the brain worships and responds by engaging ideas from neurological science, philosophy, ritual theory, and religious education. From this exploration, two new paradigms for pastoral ministry emerge. First, Rodkey proposes a pan-generational principle, advocating an empathy-based approach for fostering faith communities, a principle that is radically inclusive to all generations. Second, Rodkey argues that worship and religious education should converge to include a shared goal of teaching individuals to live liturgically. In The Synaptic Gospel, Rodkey argues that living and thinking liturgically are learned behaviors that may be promoted through pan-generational worship. The book concludes with a special emphasis on practical suggestions for youth ministry. The Synaptic Gospel will prove to be a useful theoretical tool for pastors, religious educators, youth ministers, church music professionals, and seminary students. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments and an Opening Apology Chapter OneIntroduction, Problems, and Methodologies Chapter TwoWorshiping Communities as Circles of Empathy Chapter ThreeThe Neuroscience of Emotion and Feeling Chapter FourThe Neurology of Worship Chapter FiveWorship as Religious Education Chapter SixAn Ecology of Liturgy: Habituating Liturgically with Youth Selected Bibliography Index
£31.50
Rlpg/Galleys Science and Religion in Dialogue
Book SynopsisThis book provides an overview of the history of interactions between science and religion, with an emphasis on Christianity. Raymond E. Grizzle examines his own history of self-reflection on science and religion, focusing on what we have learned about the structure, history, and functioning of creation. Both histories are interpreted as histories of discarded images, largely consisting of the replacement of images of creation provided by religion with those provided by the natural sciences. Grizzle assesses the major kinds of creationism that exist today and explores conflicts arising from young Earth creationism and intelligent design. He also provides examples of productive dialogue regarding how science and religion might inform one another. Two major themes that run throughout the book are the importance of underlying beliefs and the reliability of modern science in producing a truthful understanding of the cosmos and the creation process. Science and Religion in Dialogue concludeTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1—My Early Training and Worldview Chapter 2—The Interaction of Science and Religion Defining Science and Religion Options for Relating Science and Religion Chapter 3—Some Philosophical Issues Theism vs. Atheism Respecting Science and Religion Realism and Truth Chapter 4—The Early History of Science/Religion Interactions Biblical Images of Creation and the Emergence of Modern Science Geological and Biological Controversies are Born Chapter 5—Developing an Evolutionary Perspective on Creation Modern Scientific Images of Creation Astronomy and Cosmology Earth Science Biology Logical Complementarity Chapter 6—Modern Creationism Forms of Creationism Levels of Belief The Complex Origins of Creationist Beliefs Roots of the Current Conflicts Chapter 7—Creationism and Conflict Today God’s Two Books Young-Earth Creationism Intelligent Design Natural vs. Supernatural? Chapter 8—Creationism in Dialogue With Science Old-Earth Creationism Evolutionary Creationism Non-creationists in Dialogue Chapter 9—Some Thoughts on Future Dialogue Principles to Guide the Dialogue Science and Trust, or Deciding Who to Believe Chapter 10—Conclusions Index
£54.00
University Press of America For the Glory of God
Book SynopsisFor the Glory of God addresses key questions regarding the connection between religion and science. Richard H. Jones investigates whether ideas from the Bible and Christian theology have played a significant role in the development of modern scientific theories. If so, has the role always been positive or negative? In this regard, does religion have the epistemic right to control science or to offer an alternative Christian science to mainstream science? Is creationism or intelligent design a science on the same footing with neo-Darwinism? Is the integrity of science today in danger of religious control? In this volume, Jones provides an illuminating history of the role of Christian ideas in the physical and biological sciences from the Middle Ages to today. He reveals the failure of the popular war and harmony models for the relation of religion and science and shows that a control model does work to explain the complex history of religion and science.Table of ContentsPreface 1. Natural Philosophy and the Physical Sciences Through the 17th Century 2. Physics, Astronomy, and Mathematics in the 18th and 19th Centuries 3. Quantum Physics and Cosmology in the 20th Century and Today 4. Natural History, Geology, and Biology Through the 19th Century 5. Creationism and Intelligent Design 6. Theistic Evolutionism 7. The Autonomy of Science Today Appendices A. Is Science the Cause of Unbelief? B. Miracles and Science References Index
£36.00
University Press of America The Missing Link A Symposium on Darwins
Book SynopsisThis book discusses the controversy surrounding evolutionary theory and religious thought. Debates have mostly centered on the origin of species, but this book focuses on the origins of consciousness, thought, and the self while also considering the relationship between God and science.Table of ContentsPreface: A Symposium on Darwin’s Framework for a Creation—Evolution Solution Roy Abraham Varghese The Missing Link Roy Abraham Varghese Part 1: Consciousness, Language and the Self Darwin, Mind and God Simon Conway Morris Professor of Evolutionary Palaeobiology, Cambridge University Life and Human Life: Their Nature and Emergence—The Singularity of Human Life David Braine Honorary Research Fellow, Department of Philosophy, University of Aberdeen Reductionism and the Self Geoffrey Madell Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Edinburgh. Part 2: God Science and God Anthony Hewish Winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics, 1974, Emeritus Professor of Radio Astronomy, Cambridge University Ordinary Faith, Ordinary Science William D. Phillips Winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics, 1997, National Institute Of Standards And Technology, Gaithersburg and University Of Maryland, College Park Traditional Wisdom and Recently Acquired Knowledge in Biological Evolution Werner Arber Winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology, 1978, Emeritus Professor, Molecular Microbiology, Biozentrum, University Of Basel Evolution and the Fear of Large Numbers Owen Gingerich Professor Emeritus, Astronomy and History of Science, Harvard University The Cosmological and Teleological Arguments Revisited David Conway Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, Middlesex University How do I Account for the Existence of Consciousness, Thought and the Human Self? (with an appendix on Stephen Hawking and God) John C. Lennox Professor of Mathematics, University of Oxford Appendix: Emergence and Reductionism Harold Morowitz, Professor in Biology and Natural Philosophy, George Mason University and former Professor, Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, Yale University Acknowledgements
£35.10
Hamilton Books The Mythology of Eden The Originspb
Book SynopsisArthur and Elena George utilize new historical and archaeological discoveries to reveal how the author of the Eden story uses veiled symbolism and mythological storytelling to convey his message about the most profound questions of human existence regarding the divine, life, death, and immortality.Trade ReviewIt is one of the most familiar stories in the human canon: Adam and Eve, the Garden of Eden, the tree of knowledge of good and evil, the forbidden fruit, and the serpent. We know the story, but how many of us have really thought about what it means? I’ve always admired the focus and rigor of scholars who take a subject and examine it exhaustively, first from one perspective, then another, turning it like a prism in sunlight. This is what Arthur George and his wife, Elena George, have done with The Mythology of Eden. Examining the Eden tale in minute detail — and with numerous footnotes — the Georges employ their combined and considerable knowledge of mythology, archaeology, history, psychology, and religion to parse new meanings from a story that is fundamental in the Christian world. * Santa Barbara Independent *What a fascinating book! Though it starts with and returns to an analysis of the second creation story in Genesis, The Mythology of Eden is about far more than that particular myth. It includes material on the backgrounds of the likely authors of the two Genesis creation stories and two other likely authors of the rest of the Hebrew Scriptures, the history of the Ancient Near East (ANE) before and during biblical times as well as information that has been gathered in recent years from archeology and anthropology. And yes, there is material on the role of polytheism, including Goddess worship, especially of Asherah and Astarte. The book places the development of religion, religious beliefs, and practices in the context of the sociopolitical development of the ANE, including Egypt, Canaan, Palestine, and other cultures. . . .I consider The Mythology of Eden to be overall a very valuable book and expect it to be especially useful to people researching or teaching the Bible, the history of the Ancient Near East, Goddess history, and to the intellectually curious and many others. * Medusa Coils *A rich and well-illustrated work viewing the Eden story in its own natural genre as myth against the background of ancient Near Eastern mythology from which the mythological symbols in the story came. The book successfully clarifies many important aspects of the story that have eluded earlier interpreters, including the full meaning of the symbols used in the story, the goddess lurking in the background, and the cosmic nature of evil and sin. -- William G. Doty, emeritus professor and chair of religious studies, University of Alabama, author of Mythography: The Study of Myths and Myth: A HandbookA work of impeccable scholarship and interdisciplinary expertise that unfolds like a gripping detective story, affording us one illuminating insight after another. It is essential reading for anyone wanting to gain a clearer understanding of the mythic and psychological dynamics that have shaped Western civilization. -- Keiron Le Grice, professor of depth psychology in the Jungian and Archetypal Studies Program, Pacifica Graduate Institute, Santa Barbara, and author of The Archetypal Cosmos and The Rebirth of the HeroA comprehensive, illuminating, and profound study of the primary myth of Western civilization that elucidates its far-reaching effects on our culture and the great questions of our time. -- Anne Baring, Jungian analyst; author of The Dream of the Cosmos: a Quest for the Soul, co-author of The Myth of the GoddessThe Mythology of Eden is important to the mythology sector in many ways. As a well-researched and illustrated treatise on the history of the Garden of Eden, it is well worth the read. But as a source and segue to more contemporary issue concerning the old vs. new myth argument now percolating, it may prove even more important. -- Willi Paul, writer and publisher at NewMythologist.com and PlanetShifter.comTable of ContentsPreface Introduction: Mythology and the Eden Story Chapter 1: Who Wrote the Eden Story? Chapter 2: How the World of Palestine Led to Eden Chapter 3: The Genesis of Yahweh and His Wife, and Their Divorce Chapter 4: The Creation, the Garden in Eden, and its Restoration Chapter 5: The Creation of Adam Chapter 6: The Sacred Trees, the Cherubim, and the Flaming Sword Chapter 7: The Serpent Whose Powers Yahweh Usurped Chapter 8: Eve: The Hidden Goddess in the Garden Chapter 9: The Transgression and Our Transformation Epilogue: Taking the Eden Story Personally: Its Meaning for Us Today Abbreviations Used in Citations Cited Works and Bibliography Index
£33.25
University Press of America ReVision A New Look at the Relationship Between
Book SynopsisRe-Vision addresses four issues that lie at the crux of the relationship between science and religionâthe origin of the cosmos and creation in Genesis; evolutionary theory and Godâs action in the world; genes and human freedom; and whether intelligent design is good science and/or good theology.Trade ReviewIt is impossible to read this beautifully written and insightful book and not come away believing that science and religion can indeed benefit from a closer relationship with each other, and that the way to achieve that goal is through respectful conversation. -- James R. Curry, professor emeritus of biology, Franklin CollegeCain shows himself more than able in this clear exposition of the creative potential in the conversation between science and religion. This volume of collaboration among three scientists, a philosopher, and a theologian will enlighten readers of all ages and abilities in seeking to understand the gifts of both ways of knowing this world in which we live and move and have our being. -- Katharine Jefferts Schori, presiding bishop of the Episcopal ChurchIn this compilation, Clifford Chalmers Cain argues for conversation and even partnership as a model for the interaction between science and religion. . . . These chapters describe the best and latest that science has to offer in understanding our world. -- Nick Steph, professor emeritus of physics, Franklin CollegeTable of ContentsForeword W. Mark Richardson Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Introduction Clifford Chalmers Cain Chapter 2: The Big Bang Theory Laura Stumpe Chapter 3: Cosmic Origins and Genesis: A Religious Response Clifford Chalmers Cain Chapter 4: Seeing the Reality of Evolution Gabe McNett Chapter 5: Evolution and Divine Providence: A Religious Response Clifford Chalmers Cain Chapter 6: The Complex Relationship between Nature and Nurture Jane Kenney-Hunt Chapter 7: Genetic Determinism and Human Freedom: A Religious Response Clifford Chalmers Cain Chapter 8: Intelligent Design Rich Geenen Chapter 9: Is the Intelligent Designer the Biblical, Traditional God?: A Religious Response Clifford Chalmers Cain Chapter 10: Conclusions Clifford Chalmers Cain Contributors Index
£31.50
University Press of America The Emergence of God
Book SynopsisIn a culture firmly grounded in scientific thought, it has become common to think of God as the label we use for natural law, the creative, organizational forces in the universe, rather than as a great, omniscient Being. Is it possible to imagine such a God as being conscious? This is the question at the heart of this book. Through an exploration of human consciousness, emergence theory, and Jewish thought and belief, David Nelson constructs an intriguing new model by which we may think about God as a sentient Self without sacrificing our commitment to rationality. This bold, innovative approach will challenge believers and skeptics alike, and will lead readers of all faiths to think deeply about God, community, and the experience of being human.Trade ReviewDavid Nelson boldly tackles the question of what a life of faith could possibly mean in the light of new scientific discoveries. I am deeply moved by the author's willingness to face up to theological issues raised by science. This book deserves the close attention of everyone struggling to understand what the word "God" means in the age of science. -- John F. Haught, professor emeritus of theology at Georgetown UniversityDavid Nelson addresses a difficult subject with honesty: How can there be God, given what we know about the world? His answers provide a surprising and extraordinary new way to think about God and Judaism. . . . We searchers are on a new path and David Nelson guides us with scholarship, wisdom, and spiritual sensitivity to the searcher as well as to the doubter. -- William Cutter, professor emeritus of literature and human relations, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, Los AngelesA rigorous scientific worldview can seem incompatible with profound religious faith. In this surprising and creative book, David Nelson shows us how quite the opposite could be the case: how modern emergence theories of consciousness might support a theology of personal faith intimately interconnected with community. This book is an ambitious attempt to craft a compelling theology that is at once firmly grounded in Judaic tradition and simultaneously respectful of modern scientific understanding. -- Lynn Andrea Stein, professor of computer and cognitive science, Olin College of EngineeringTable of ContentsChapter One: In Search of God’s Consciousness Chapter Two: The Brain, the Mind, and Consciousness Chapter Three: The Emergence of God Chapter Four: Emergent God and Mitzvot/Commandments Chapter Five: Scrutinizing the Model Chapter Six: The Ultimate Mitzvah Chapter Seven: Exploring Loneliness Epilogue: A Brief, Final Thought: But What if I’m Wrong? Index
£31.50
Hamilton Books Love First Toward a Christian Humanism
Book SynopsisThis book is about the what, how, and why of being human. To be human is to love and know the being of things (their truth, beauty, and good). We are able to do this because we are male and female in the image of God in the person of Jesus Christ.Trade ReviewIn this simple but insightful and rich book, Lloyd Sandelands does not offer a new reading of the importance of love and its role in Christian understandings of being—and thereby relationships with others—but a concise and important recourse back to the basics of humanism and its grounding in Christian tradition. . . . Sandelands’s book, although brief, is profound. It recaptures an old spirit of Christianity that needs to be awakened in the twenty-first century: (Christian) humanism. In that awakening, joyful solidarity, the common good, and common service, united in and through love, can be manifested. After all, Jesus himself said not to love humanity in the abstract, but to “love your neighbor as yourself.” True love begins with that which is in front of you. * Catholic Social Science Review *This book asks fundamental questions of what it is to be human, how we know and what should be first in life and in organizations. At its core is a humble and personal call to receive and discern real being rather than dissect and objectify from a position of distanced scientism. One may read the book as an unusually beautiful expression of personal Christian faith, as a hymn to humanity and as an erudite qualification of the “realism of loving-then-knowing”. This is where I engage the strongest, with questions of immense ethical vitality: For the purposes and people we engage in organizations, what things are first? What does it mean to put love first? -- Arne Carlsen, BI Norwegian Business SchoolFrom the moment you open this book, Lloyd Sandelands beckons us to see with fresh eyes and an open heart the power of being. Prepare to awaken to a new understanding of the potency and lived reality of Christian Humanism. This book helps us to appreciate and understand being-in-relation to God. I am deeply grateful for this new awakening and forever reminder of these possibilities for being for ourselves and for all living beings on this earth. -- Jane E. Dutton, University of MichiganProfessor Sandelands ably draws from religious and scientific arguments as well as from personal experience to develop the implications of Christian belief on our understanding of the human condition. In lucid terms he juxtaposes the corrosive influence of scientific materialism on self-knowledge with a vision of human beings as inherently noble, spiritual and capable of reflecting the attributes of their Creator. -- Jose Uribe, University of MichiganTable of ContentsPrologue Chapter 1: To See and to Behold Chapter 2: Beings and Objects Chapter 3: World of Being Chapter 4: The Marvel of Man Chapter 5: The Inner-I Chapter 6: To Love and to Know Chapter 7: To Be or Not to Be Epilogue Appendix: Two Illustrations of Christian Humanism
£23.75
John Wiley & Sons Convergent Knowing Christianity and Science in
Book SynopsisA compelling exploration of a new epistemic framework for Christian ethical thinking.Trade Review"What makes this work particularly valuable is the way in which it represents a diversity of visions for engaging science and the call for cultural change from within the Christian tradition as he situates the inquiry in the experiences, thought, limitations and beacons of four Christian eco-practitioners. Through these well-told stories Appolloni not only opens the internal structure of Christianity to the ecological principle of diversity, but also outwardly opens this tradition that has historically been focused on universality and conversion into potential learning relationships with interfaith, Indigenous and secular science worldviews." Timothy Leduc, Wilfrid Laurier University and author of A Canadian Climate of Mind: Climate, Culture, and Change"A thoughtfully constructed, comprehensively researched, and challenging book." Environmental Values
£31.50
State University Press of New York (SUNY) Everybodys Story Wising Up to the Epic of
Book SynopsisThis exhilarating tale of natural history illuminates the evolution of matter, life, and consciousness. In Everybody''s Story, Loyal Rue finds the means for global solidarity and cooperation in the shared story of humanity.In a compelling read for anyone interested in where we came from and where we''re going, Everybody''s Story offers an exhilarating tour of natural history that illuminates the evolution of matter, life, and consciousness. As old myths, religious stories, and other shared narratives of humankind are increasingly viewed as intellectually implausible and morally irrelevant, they become less likely to fulfill their original purpose-to give people answers and provide a sense of stability and peace in daily life. Loyal Rue restores that imbalance with a new story based on fact. Rue, author of a New York Times Notable Book of 1994, By the Grace of Guile: The Role of Deception in Natural History in Human Affairs, now provides an evolutionary tour recounting our shared epic of evolution.
£22.30
Augsburg Fortress Publishers Adam Eve and the Genome
£16.70
Baker Publishing Group Essays on Religion Science and Society
Book SynopsisMature reflections from one of the greatest Reformed theologians address issues such as science, ethics, education, politics, and aesthetics. Now in paper.Table of ContentsHerman Bavinck: A Eulogy by Henry Elias Dosker 1. Philosophy of Religion (Faith) 2. The Essence of Christianity 3. Theology and Religious Studies 4. Psychology of Religion 5. Christianity and Natural Science 6. Evolution 7. Christian Principles and Social Relationships 8. On Inequality 9. Trends in Psychology 10. The Unconscious 11. Primacy of the Intellect or the Will 12. Trends in Pedagogy 13. Classical Education 14. Of Beauty and Aesthetics 15. Ethics and Politics Appendix A: Foreword by C. B. Bavinck Appendix B: Theology and Religious Studies in Nineteenth-Century Netherlands Index
£33.61
Baker Publishing Group Improbable Planet How Earth Became Humanitys
Book SynopsisComprehensive overview of Earth's utterly unique history uses the latest scientific discoveries to show how and why a supernatural Creator purposefully fashioned Earth to support a host of intelligent, physical, spiritual beings.
£13.49
Baker Publishing Group Finding Ourselves after Darwin Conversations on
Book SynopsisA multinational team of scholars focuses on the interface between Christian doctrine and evolutionary scientific research, exploring the theological consequences for the doctrines of original sin, the image of God, and the problem of evil. Moving past the misperception that science and faith are irreconcilable, the book compares alternative models to those that have generated faith-science conflict and equips students, pastors, and anyone interested in origins to develop a critical and scientifically informed orthodox faith.Table of ContentsContentsIntroductory Essays1. Making Space in a Post-Darwinian World: Theology and Science in Apposition Stanley P. Rosenberg2. Distinguishing Doctrine and Theological Theory: Creating Space at the Interface of Modern Science and the Christian Tradition Benno van den TorenPart 1: The Image of God and Evolution Michael Burdett, editor3. Questions, Challenges, and Concerns for the Image of God J. Wentzel van Huyssteen4. The Biblical Text and a Functional Account of the Imago Dei Mark Harris5. Will the Structural Theory of the Image of God Survive Evolution? Aku Visala6. The Imago Dei as Relational Love Thomas Jay Oord7. The Imago Dei as the End of Evolution Ted PetersConclusion to Part 1 Michael BurdettPart 2: Original Sin and Evolution Benno van den Toren, editor8. Questions, Challenges, and Concerns for Original Sin Gijsbert van den Brink9. Augustine, Original Sin, and the Naked Ape Andrew Pinsent10. Adam as Federal Head of Humankind C. John Collins11. The Irenaean Approach to Original Sin through Christ's Redemption Andrew M. McCoy12. Original Sin and the Coevolution of Nature and Culture Benno van den Toren13. A Nonhistorical Approach: The Universality of Sin without the Originating Sin Christopher M. HaysConclusion to Part 2 Benno van den TorenPart 3: Evil and Evolution Michael Lloyd, editor14. Questions, Challenges, and Concerns for the Problem of Evil C. Ben Mitchell15. Can Nature Be "Red in Tooth and Claw" in the Thought of Augustine? Stanley P. Rosenberg16. Theodicy, Fall, and Adam Michael Lloyd17. The Fallenness of Nature: Three Nonhuman Suspects Michael Lloyd18. An Irenaean Approach to Evil Richard Swinburne19. "Free-Process" and "Only Way" Arguments Christopher Southgate20. Non-Identity Theodicy Vince VitaleConclusion to Part 3 Michael LloydIndex
£22.49
Baker Publishing Group All Things Hold Together in Christ
Book SynopsisAs Christians engage controversial cultural issues, we must remember that 'all things hold together in Christ' (Col. 1:17)--even when it comes to science and faith. In this anthology, top Christian thinkers--including Robert Barron, Timothy George, Stanley Hauerwas, Alasdair MacIntyre, Mark Noll, and N. T. Wright--invite us to find resources for faithful, creative thinking in the riches of the church''s theological heritage and its worship traditions.Table of ContentsContentsForeword by Michael GulkerIntroduction by James K. A. SmithPart 1: Creating a Community for the Conversation: Ecclesiology and Worship1. The Church as Church: Practicing the Politics of Jesus Rodney Clapp2. Friends of God and Friends of God's Friends Samuel Wells3. Friendship and the Ways to Truth David Burrell4. Worship Is Our Worldview: Christian Worship and the Formation of Desire James K. A. Smith5. Common Prayer Shane Claiborne, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, and Enuma OkoroPart 2: Putting on Christ: Formation in Virtue6. The Master Argument of MacIntyre's After Virtue Brad Kallenberg7. The Nature of the Virtues Alasdair MacIntyre8. The Church as a Community of Practice Jonathan R. Wilson9. Resistance to the Demands of Love: On Sloth Rebecca DeYoung10. Cultivating Gratitude: Pray without Ceasing Paul Griffiths11. Why Christian Character Matters N. T. WrightPart 3: Come Let Us Reason Together: Tradition-Based Rationality12. The Rationality of Traditions Alasdair MacIntyre13. Aquinas and the Rationality of Tradition Alasdair MacIntyre14. The Epistemic Priority of Jesus Christ Robert Barron15. Reading Scripture with the Reformers Timothy GeorgePart 4: All Things Hold Together in Christ: Exploring God's World16. Come and See: A Christological Invitation for Science Mark Noll17. Encountering God's World: Curiositas vs. Caritas Paul Griffiths18. The Religious Path to Exclusive Humanism: From Deism to Atheism James K. A. Smith19. Natural Theology, or a Theology of Creation? Stanley Hauerwas20. Science, Stories, and Our Knowledge of the Natural World Alasdair MacIntyre21. Science for the Church: Natural Sciences in the Christian University Jonathan R. WilsonIndex
£25.99
Baker Publishing Group Cosmology in Theological Perspective
Book SynopsisA leading expert in science and theology introduces the topic of cosmology from a "state of the question" perspective, showing what the stakes are for religion and theology in the rise of modern science.Table of ContentsContentsIntroduction: Close Encounters1. Every Saga Has a Beginning: Philosophical Cosmologies in the Ancient World2. The Voyage Home: Cosmos in Early Christian Thought3. Resistance Is Futile: Galileo, Newton, and Darwin4. All These Worlds: On the Multiverse5. If It's Just Us, It Seems Like an Awful Waste of Space: On Human Uniqueness6. Infinite Space, Infinite Terror: Our Cosmic (In)Significance7. In Space No One Can Hear You Scream? God and Being8. There Is No Gene for the Human Spirit: Images of God9. Come with Me If You Want to Live: Incarnations10. To Boldly Go: Beings in Search of Greater UnderstandingIndexes
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Johns Hopkins University Press The Western Construction of Religion Myths
Book SynopsisThe Western Construction of Religion not only provides a critical assessment of the whole history of religionas it is understood in the West but offers better ways of constructing the study of this central part of human experience.Trade ReviewThis book stands out among recent examinations of 'religion' and is a valuable point of reference for related work in the field. -- Steven Engler Religious Studies Review 2006 In this important book, Dubuisson offers what could be described as a Feuerbachian critique of religious studies, including comparative, sociological, and especially anthropological accounts of the phenomenon taken to be 'religion.' Choice 2004 A very rich synthesis, this book brings together the various stages of work by a critical and theoretical researcher of anthropology. Science HumaineTable of ContentsContents:Introduction: Religion, the West, and the History of ReligionsI The West and Religion1. A Central Concept The Mirror of the West Singular Universes Religio and Religion Texts, Corpora, and Hypertext Cosmographical Issues2. A Paprdoxical Subject Religions or Religious Phenomena? History or Histories?3. An Uncertain Anthropological Calling A Nebula of Definitions An Absence of Criteria Imprecise and Shifting Boundaries Arbitrary Typologies A Scattering of Monographs Arbitrary, Narcissistic ObjectivizationII Order and History4. Christianity and the West A Unique History Interiorization and Universalization Autonomy and Imperialism5. Continuities A General Topic A Major Paradigm Exemplary ThesesIII The Genealogy of a Western Science6. The History of Religions in the Nineteenth Century Ubiquitous Prejudices Myths and Science A Science of Its Time7. Three Twentieth-Century Debates The Sociological Explanation "Historians" and Phenomenologists The Invention of Homo religiosusIV From Religions to Cosmographic Formations8. The West, Religion, and Science9. ProlegomenaNotes Index
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Johns Hopkins University Press Science and Religion 14501900 From Copernicus to
Book SynopsisExplores the many ways in which religion - its ideas, attitudes, practices, and institutions - interacted with science from the beginnings of the Scientific Revolution to the end of the nineteenth century. This work explores those interactions by focusing on a sequence of major religious and intellectual movements.Trade ReviewHighly recommended. Readers with an interest in science, at the lower-undergraduate level and above. Choice Provide[s] a rich historical background to the interaction between science and religion. -- Seymour H. Mauskopf Nuncius 2007 Should appeal to aficionados of science and religion interested in the interaction of culture with the development of science. -- Fraser F. Fleming Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith 2007 An interesting, insightful, and clearly argued overview. -- Edward B. Davis Isis 2007 Olson's meticulous treatment of the rich variety of interconnections between science and religion was a refreshing revelation. The book does an excellent job of documenting the complex tangle of interconnections between religious thought and scientific work during this time period. Journal of the Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences 2008 The book can be warmly recommended to anyone interested in the various ways in which religion interacted with science from the beginning of the Scientific Revolution to the end of the 19th century. -- William R. Shea Archives Internationale d'Histoire des Sciences 2007Table of ContentsIllustrationsAcknowledgmentsChronology of Events1. Introduction: Galileo and the Church-Or, How Do Science and Religion Interact?The Conflict ModelThe Case of the Galileo AffairThree Additional Special Cases of ConflictModern Claims That Religion Supports Science2. Religion and the Transition to "Modern" Science: Christian Demands for Useful KnowledgeThe Starting Point: Late Medieval ScienceChallenge to Medieval ScienceChristian Humanism and the Hermtic CorpusThe Life and Works of ParacelsusChristian Utopias and the Institutions for Modern Science3. Science and Catholicism in the Scientific Revolution, 1550-1770Science and the Council of TrentJesuit ScienceCatholics and the Mechanical Philosophy: Mersenne, Descartes, and GassendiThe Special Case of Blaise Pascal4. Science and Religion in England, 1590-1740The Anglican Focus on Natural TheologyThe Puritan Approach to Natural KnowledgeThe Origins of Anglican Mechanical PhilosophyThe Anti-Materialist Response to Hobbes5. Newton's Religion, Newtonian Religions, and Eighteenth-Century ReactionsNewton's Science and ReputationNewton and Prophecy InterpretationNewtonian ReligionJohn Locke and the Rise of DeismReactions against Newtonian Natural Theology6. Scientific Understanding of Religion and Religious Understanding of Science, 1700-1859Early Anthropological Approaches to ReligionReligion and the EmotionsImmanuel Kant's Separation of Scientific Knowledge from Religious FaithThe Post-Kantian Tradition in German Theology- Schleiermacher and HegelA New Anthropology of Religion- FeuerbachDavid Strauss and the Use of Science to Reject Evangelical ChristianityAuguste Comte's "Religion of Humanity"Scottish Common Sense Philosophy Calls for a Scientific Religion and a Religious Science7. Back to the Beginnings-of the Earth, of Life, and of Humankind, 1680-1859Mosaid GeologySecular Geology and the Age of the EarthAccounting for Change Over TimeBuffonLamarckThe Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation8. What to Do about Darwin?The Character of Charles Darwin's On the Origin of SpeciesInitial Anglo-American Religious Responses to DarwinDarwinism and Concerns about Scientific NaturalismAnglo-American Protestant Responses to Darwin after 1875Anglo-American Catholic and Jewish Responses to EvolutionConclusionPrimary Sources1. Hermes Trismagistus, Hermetica2. Richard Hooker, The Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity in Eight Books3. Robert Boyle, "A Free Inquiry into the Vulgarly Conceived Notion of Nature"4. John Ray, The Wisdom of God Manifested in the Works of Creations5. Thomas Burnet, The Theory of the Earth6. David Hume, The Natural History of Religion7. Ludwig Feuerbach, The Essence of Christianity8. John William Draper, History of the Conflict between Religion and Science9. James McCosh, The Religious Aspect of EvolutionAnnotated BibliographyIndex
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Johns Hopkins University Press Science and Religion 400 B.C. to A.D. 1550 From
Book SynopsisDespite some tensions in the thirteenth century, the Church and its theologians became favorably disposed toward science and natural philosophy and used them extensively in their theological deliberations.Trade ReviewScience and Religion should be required reading for all those teaching and researching in this area. -- Fraser F. Fleming Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith 2006 Fascinating book. -- William R. Shea Archives Internationale d'Histoire des Sciences 2006 Grant gives his reader a good sense of the main trends and the rich tapestry of medieval thought. Journal of the Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences 2008Table of ContentsIllustrationsChronology of Events1. IntroductionThe Middle Ages: A Time ofo Ignorance and Barbarism? Or a Period of Striking Innovation?Religion and Science among the Greeks prior to the Emergence of ChristianityThe Propagation of ScienceBrief Descriptions of Chapters 2–82. Aristotle and the Beginnings of Two Thousand Years of Natural PhilosophyLifeWorksAchievementsAristotle's Cosmos and Natural PhilosophyThe Scope of Natural Philosophy3. Science and Natural Philosophy in the Roman EmpireThe Pre-Socratic Natural PhilosophersThe Emergence and Development of the Sciences in the Greek WorldThe Life SciencesThe Exact SciencesGreek Science in the Roman Empire to the Sixth Century a.d.4. The First Six Centuries of Christianity: Christian Attitudes toward Greek Philosophy and ScienceThe Mystery Religions and AstrologyThe Triumph of Christianity in the Roman WorldChristianity and the Pagan Intellectual WorldCommentaries on Genesis (Hexameral Treatises): The Christian Understanding of the Creation of the World5. The Emergence of a New Europe after the Barbarian InvasionsThe Latin EncyclopedistsWestern Europe at Its NadirThe New Europe in the Twelfth CenturyThe Beginnings of the New Natural Philosophy6. The Medieval Universities and the Impact of Aristotle's Natural PhilosophyThe Translations of Aristotle's Books on Natural PhilosophyUniversities in the Middle AgesTypes of Literature in Natural PhilosophyThe Relations between Natural Philosophy and Theology in the Thirteenth CenturyIs Theology a Science?7. The Interrelations between Natural Philosophy and Theology in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth CenturiesThe Influence of the Condemnation of 1277 on Natural PhilosophyThe Impact of Religion on Natural Philosophy in the Middle AgesThe Role of Natural Philosophy in TheologyThe Significance and Meaning of the Interaction between Natural Philosophy and TheologyRelations between Science and Religion in the Byzantine Empire, the World of Islam, and the Latin WestThe Byzantine EmpireIslamThe Latin WestPrimary Sources1. Roger Bacon, The "Opus Majus" of Roger Bacon2. Giles of Rome, Errores Philosophorum3. Saint Bonaventure, On the Eternity of the World (De Aeternitate Mundi)4. Saint Thomas Aquinas, On the Eternity of the World (De Aeternitate Mundi)5. Albert of Saxony, Questions on [Aristotle's] On the Heavens6. Nicole Oresme, Le Livre du ciel et du mondeAnnotated BibliographyIndex
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Johns Hopkins University Press Equations from God
Book SynopsisUsing an array of published and private sources, Cohen shows how philosophers and mathematicians seized upon the beautiful simplicity inherent in mathematical laws to reconnect with the divine and traces the route by which the divinely inspired mathematics of the Victorian era begot later secular philosophies.Trade ReviewThe book is a good read. -- Barnabas Hughes Convergence 2007 Cohen's short, readable book is a study in the history of ideas, and can be welcomed as pointing the way to important new directions in the history of mathematics. -- Jeremy Gray Newsletter of the London Mathematical Society 2007 An extremely helpful book for anyone interested in the relationship between mathematics and religious belief. Journal of the Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences 2007 An excellent pick for college-level collections strong in science or spirituality. Midwest Book Review 2007 One can only welcome Equations from God. First Things 2007 A great book, full of lovely stories. It is an important contribution. -- Teun Koetsier Zentralblatt Math 2007 The main strength of the book comes from Cohen's archival research. -- Ivor Grattan-Guinness American Historical Review 2008 Well-researched and engaging... breaks through the traditional mold for writing history of mathematics. -- Calvin Jongsma Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith 2008 Cohen has offered food for thought for historians of Victorian science in general and of mathematics in particular. -- Karen H. Parshall Isis 2008 Equations from God is well researched and stylishly written... a most welcome addition to the growing literature. -- Tony Crilly Victorian Studies 2008 Cohen has successfully situated the work of Peirce, Boole and De Morgan in social and religious context, making this book a valuable contribution to the literature on the mathematics of the English-speaking world in the nineteenth century. -- Judith V. Grabiner British Journal for the History of Science 2008 Welcome and informative book. -- Timothy Larsen Books and Culture: A Christian Review 2009Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: The Allure of Pure Mathematics in the Victorian Age1. Heavenly Symbols: Sources of Victorian Mathematical Idealism2. God and Math at Harvard: Benjamin Peirce and the Divinityof Mathematics3. George Boole and the Genesis of Symbolic Logic4. Augustus De Morgan and the Logic of Relations5. Early Calculations: Mathematics and Professionalismin the Late Nineteenth CenturyNotesBibliographyIndex
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Moody Publishers God Speaks Science
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William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Recruiting the Ancients for the Creation Debate
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William B Eerdmans Publishing Co The God of Monkey Science
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Beacon Press A God That Could be Real Spirituality Science and
Book SynopsisA paradigm-shifting blend of science, religion, and philosophy for the agnostic, spiritual-but-not-religious, and scientifically minded reader Many people are fed up with the way traditional religion alienates them, perpetuates conflict, vilifies science, and undermines reason. Nancy Abrams—a philosopher of science, lawyer, and lifelong atheist—is among them, but she has also found freedom in imagining a higher power. In A God That Could Be Real, Abrams explores a radically new way of thinking about God. She dismantles several common assumptions about God and shows why an omniscient, omnipotent God that created the universe and plans what happens is incompatible with science—but that this doesn’t preclude a God that can comfort and empower us. Moving away from traditional arguments for God, Abrams finds something worthy of the name “God” in the new science of emergence: just as a complex
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Paulist Press International,U.S. When Science Goes Wrong
Book SynopsisThe science/faith discussion is often hindered by a fundamental misunderstanding of the role and function of science. This misunderstand was made most evident, with tragic consequences, during the recent pandemic. The ways that science has gone wrong, and the underlying causes of how it goes wrong, will be illustrated here with a series of historical essays describing ideas about the universe, planet Earth, and the evolution of life that were all based on ideas that were reasonablebut ultimately wrong. Some are amusing in retrospect; others are tragic.Theology, philosophy, or even mathematics may lay claim to eternal truths, but in science our very cosmologies change. Just as the major religions have adapted in the face of changing cultural cosmologies, so too has science adapted in the face of challenging new observations and new ideas. Religions and science are strengthened by experiencing a shift in our assumptions; that''s where we find out what''s essential, and what is
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University of Pennsylvania Press Existential Threats
Book SynopsisIn Existential Threats, Lisa Vox explores the growth of dispensationalist premillennialism alongside scientific understandings of the end of the world and contends that these two allegedly competing visions have converged to create an American apocalyptic imagination.Trade Review"As a reference book for apocalyptic thought at the intersection of science, religion, and environmentalism, Existential Threats is extremely useful . . . Vox exhaustively canvasses works of fiction, nonfiction, and film, with attention to shared themes and rhetoric. Her in-depth treatment of apocalyptic science fiction, in and of itself, makes this book a valuable resource." * Environmental History *"Deeply researched and impeccably even-handed in its treatment of scientists and evangelicals, Existential Threats fills a large gap in the historical literature about apocalyptic writings in American culture." * Grant Wacker, author of America's Pastor: Billy Graham and the Shaping of a Nation *"Existential Threats offers lucidly written and knowledgeable discussions of fundamentalism, Pentecostalism, premillennialism, and dispensationalism and brings them to bear on a topic of interest to both religion and science: the end of the world as Americans imagine it." * Ronald L. Numbers, University of Wisconsin-Madison *Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1. Secularizing the Apocalypse Chapter 2. Race, Technology, and the Apocalypse Chapter 3. Postnuclear Fantasies Chapter 4. Spaceship Earth Chapter 5. The Politics of Science and Religion Chapter 6. Postapocalyptic American Identity Chapter 7. Post-9/11 Despair Notes Selected Bibliography Index Acknowledgments
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University of Pennsylvania Press Franciscans and the Elixir of Life Religion and
Book SynopsisFranciscans and the Elixir of Life makes new connections between alchemy, ritual life, apocalypticism, and the particular commitment of the Franciscan Order to the natural world.Trade Review"Zachary A. Matus offers new and important insights gleaned from a full and contextualized view of Franciscan alchemy and religiosity. The personalities in question (Bacon, Rupescissa, the Spirituals) are arguably among the most interesting of the later Middle Ages, and Matus's tales of alchemical quest and apocalyptic disaster are not only fine scholarship but also great reading." * Leah DeVun, Rutgers University *
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Autumn House Publishing Science Discovers God Seven Convincing Lines of
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The Catholic University of America Press Respectably Catholic and Scientific Evolution
Book SynopsisTraces the unexpected manner in which several influential liberal-progressive Catholics tried to shape how evolution and birth control were framed and debated in the public square in the era between the World Wars - and the unintended consequences of their efforts.
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