Reformed Theology and Evolutionary Theory
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Reformed Theology and Evolutionary Theory

  1. 328 pages
  2. English
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Reformed Theology and Evolutionary Theory

About this book

Many books aim to help beginners explore whether or not evolutionary science is compatible with Christian faith. This one probes more deeply to ask: What do we learn from modern evolutionary science about key issues that are of special theological concern? And what does Christian theology, especially in its Reformed expressions, say about those same key issues? 

Gijsbert van den Brink begins by describing the layers of meaning in the phrase "evolutionary theory" and exploring the question of how to interpret the Bible with regard to science. He then works through five key areas of potential conflict between evolutionary theory and Christian faith, spelling out scientific findings and analyzing Christian doctrinal concerns along the way. His conclusion: although some traditional doctrinal interpretations must be adjusted, evolutionary science is no obstacle to classical Christian faith.

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Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Copyright
  3. Contents
  4. Foreword by Richard J. Mouw
  5. Preface
  6. Introduction
  7. 1. Reformed Theology as a Distinctive Stance
  8. 2. Evolutionary Theory as a Layered Concept
  9. 3. Evolutionary Theory and the Interpretation of Scripture
  10. 4. Animal Suffering and the Goodness of God
  11. 5. Common Descent and Theological Anthropology
  12. 6. Evolution and Covenantal Theology
  13. 7. Natural Selection and Divine Providence
  14. 8. Morality, the Cognitive Science of Religion, and Revelation
  15. 9. Any Other Business?
  16. Acknowledgments
  17. Bibliography
  18. Index of Names
  19. Index of Subjects
  20. Index of Scripture References