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