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Religion and Science: History, Method, Dialogue

Name: Religion and Science: History, Method, Dialogue
Author: W. Mark Richardson
ISBN: 9781135251529

by W. Mark Richardson (Editor), Wesley J. Wildman (Editor)

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Following a century of scientific revolutions including the formation of relativity, quantum, and chaos theories, the picture we hold of our world no longer resembles that of even recent generations. How has this radically new outlook on the world affected the profound religious quest of humankind? Has the vastly different scientific picture established a new level of dialogue between scientists and theologians? Has the revolution in science impacted the goal or mission of contemporary theology? As the interdisciplinary study of science and religion has been gaining momentum in recent years, Religion and Science takes the pulse of pertinent current research, emphasizing its historical, methodological, and constructive dimensions. Part one examines the interaction between science and religion in several periods since the European Enlightenment. Part two is a two round debate over similarities and differences between the methods of science and religious studies--including theology. Part three is a unique presentation of six lively and diverse case studies exemplifying the dialogue between important theories in the natural sciences and key religious topics.

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A fascinating two for one approach demonstrating the increasing cross-pollination between scientists and theologians touching on the most current theories and investigations in both areas. The 27 essays provide an historical introduction to science and theology (mainly Christian) in the Enlightenment, the 19th century, and in contemporary scholarly studies. The areas of postmodern apologetics, Christian belief, and their intersection with science are treated along side particular speculations on chaos theory and divine action, cosmology and creation, quantum complementarity and Christology, and the ethical considerations of genetic engineering and human evolution. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)