A Theology Of Nature
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Toward A Theology Of Nature
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Author : Wolfhart Pannenberg
language : en
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Release Date : 1993-01-01
Toward A Theology Of Nature written by Wolfhart Pannenberg and has been published by Westminster John Knox Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-01-01 with Religion categories.
Pannenberg poses theological questions to natural scientists that illuminate his personal position on issues dealing with theology and the natural sciences, especially physics, reviewing the relationship between natural law and contingency, the importance of the spirit in the phenomenon of life, field theory, language, and the theological account for the nature of God and God's creative activity.
A Theology Of Nature
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Author : Ruben Alvarado
language : en
Publisher: WordBridge Publishing
Release Date : 2020-12-09
A Theology Of Nature written by Ruben Alvarado and has been published by WordBridge Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-09 with Religion categories.
Nowadays we in the church hear much of the task given to us to be good stewards over God’s creation. We are to treat the creation as a fragile, vulnerable artifact given us by God, to be cherished and taken special care of. The animal and plant kingdoms are precious treasures to be maintained in unspoiled beauty, preserved from the corrupting hand of civilization. But how much of this is derived from Scripture, and how much from romantic secular philosophy? To what extent does the Bible speak of man as steward of the planet? And to what extent does it validate the view of nature as unspoiled perfection marred by humankind’s intervention? This view of nature is based on a philosophical presupposition: the balance of nature. Nature is considered to be poised in a delicate and fragile equilibrium, the slightest disturbance of which will have the direst consequences. But how valid is this presupposition? It is of the utmost consequence that we recognize this presumption. It is what motivates the approach to the environmental crises that we confront. Climate change is one of the major themes viewed – indeed, prejudged – through the spectacles of nature in balance. The Amazon rain forest is another. Global megafire, another allegedly unprecedented phenomenon, is a third. All of these are here weighed in the balance. This book adopts a critical stance to received notions. Its method for doing so, sad to say, is fairly unique in our day and age. For it uses both Scripture and modern science to derive a view of nature. And these two are brought into fruitful cooperation, engendering a synergy that once was the hallmark of the Christian scientific endeavor. What does the science of ecology have to tell us about nature in balance? What does climate history tell us about climate change? What is the age of the earth, and how is it important to these questions? What is the role of carbon dioxide? How important is biodiversity? How serious is the threat of mass extinction? What does the apostle Paul say about the original condition of the creation? What was the Garden of Eden really, and what role did Adam play in it? What kind of steward was he, and how did this change after the fall? What does the tower of Babel tell us about stewardship? What is the place of globalization versus nationhood in carrying out the divine command to exercise dominion? What is the role of the church? What is natural law? And the greatest question of all: why did God create things the way He did? These and other questions are answered here, but as important, there is serious discussion of them in terms of both science and Scripture. Those who cherish a “deep dive” into the subject matter will derive the most benefit from it. Those who do not are advised to seek out a more simplistic treatment, although in doing so, they may be depriving themselves of the benefit of serious analysis. In writing this book, the author has brought to bear not only his years of study in history, philosophy, economics, law, and theology, but also his degree work and professional experience in the field of forestry.
Theology Of Nature
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Author : George Stuart Hendry
language : en
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Release Date : 1980
Theology Of Nature written by George Stuart Hendry and has been published by Westminster John Knox Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Religion categories.
Reconstructing A Christian Theology Of Nature
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Author : Anna Case-Winters
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-04-08
Reconstructing A Christian Theology Of Nature written by Anna Case-Winters and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-08 with Religion categories.
In the present ecological crisis, it is imperative that human beings reconsider their place within nature and find new, more responsible and sustainable ways of living. Assumptions about the nature of God, the world, and the human being, shape our thinking and, consequently, our acting. Some have charged that the Christian tradition has been more a hindrance than a help because its theology of nature has unwittingly legitimated the exploitation of nature. This book takes the current criticism of Christian tradition to heart and invites a reconsideration of the problematic elements: its desacralization of nature; its preoccupation with the human being to the neglect of the rest of nature; its dualisms and elevation of the spiritual over material reality, and its habit of ignoring or resisting scientific understandings of the natural world. Anna Case-Winters argues that Christian tradition has a more viable theology of nature to offer. She takes a look at some particulars in Christian tradition as a way to illustrate the undeniable problems and to uncover the untapped possibilities. In the process, she engages conversation partners that have been sharply critical and particularly insightful (feminist theology, process thought, and the religion and science dialogue). The criticisms and insights of these partners help to shape a proposal for a reconstructed theology of nature that can more effectively fund our struggle for the fate of the earth.
Christianity And Science
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Author : John F. Haught
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Christianity And Science written by John F. Haught and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Religion categories.
Haught offers systematic theological reflections on the relation between Christian revelation and the unfolding story of the universe. Using the 'three infinities' - the immense, the infinitesimal, and the complex - he puts forward an appreciation for the grandeur of God, creation, Christ and redemption.
The Travail Of Nature
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Author : H. Paul Santmire
language : en
Publisher: Fortress Press
Release Date : 1985-01-01
The Travail Of Nature written by H. Paul Santmire and has been published by Fortress Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985-01-01 with Religion categories.
The Travail of Nature shows that the theological tradition in the West is neither ecologically bankrupt, as some of its popular and scholarly critics have maintained, nor replete with immediately accessible, albeit long-forgotten, ecological riches hidden everywhere in its deeper vaults, as some contemporary Christians, who are profoundly troubled by the environmental crisis and other related concerns, might wistfully hope to find. This is why it is appropriate to speak of the ambiguous ecological promises of Christian theology.
Scientific Theology Nature
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Author : Alister E. McGrath
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2007-01-23
Scientific Theology Nature written by Alister E. McGrath and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-01-23 with Religion categories.
A Scientific Theology is a groundbreaking work of systematic theology in three volumes: Nature, Reality and Theory. Now available as a three volume set.
Christianity And Science
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Author : Haught, John F.
language : en
Publisher: Orbis Books
Release Date : 2014-04-10
Christianity And Science written by Haught, John F. and has been published by Orbis Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-10 with Religion categories.
"There is nothing in Christian faith that should make one afraid of science's widening and deepening knowledge. No matter how enormous the picture of the natural world turns out to be, it can never surpass the infinity we have always attributed to God."
In this work, John Haught, a leading Catholic theological voice in the study of science and religion, offers his most systematic theological reflections on the relation between Christian revelation and the unfolding story of the universe. In the face of recent discoveries some maintain their faith by clinging to a pre-scientific world view; others conclude that perhaps ""the universe has outgrown the biblical God who is said to be its creator." For Haught, however, exploration of the "three infinities"--the immense, the infinitesimal, and the complex--serves as invitation to an unprecedented appreciation for the grandeur of God, creation, Christ, and redemption.
Natural Theology
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Author : David Haines
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-12-02
Natural Theology written by David Haines and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-02 with Natural theology categories.
Christians affirm that Scripture alone reveals truths about God which cannot be known by mere reason, such as the Trinity or the Gospel itself. But how do we account for Scripture's apparent talk of a knowledge of God possible solely from creation? Or for our own sense of the divine in nature? Or for the startling insights of ancient philosophers about the nature of God? The answer: natural theology.Often misrepresented as a fruitless human attempt to comprehend God, natural theology has in fact been a significant part of Christian theology throughout history. It has shaped the Christian doctrine of God and provided a starting point for evangelizing non-Christians. In an age when theologians and missionaries alike are in need of stronger doctrinal foundations, it is a doctrine as vital as ever.In this brief guide, David Haines first outlines the biblical basis for natural theology, suggesting that, if Scripture is correct, certain truths about God should be well attested by non-Christians. A thorough historical survey demonstrates that this is indeed the case, and that the Church has long made use of that which is revealed to reason in order to serve Christ, who is revealed to faith.
God And Nature
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Author : David C. Lindberg
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1986-04-29
God And Nature written by David C. Lindberg and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986-04-29 with Religion categories.
Since the publication in 1896 of Andrew Dickson White's classic History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom, no comprehensive history of the subject has appeared in the English language. Although many twentieth-century historians have written on the relationship between Christianity and science, and in the process have called into question many of White's conclusions, the image of warfare lingers in the public mind. To provide an up-to-date alternative, based on the best available scholarship and written in nontechnical language, the editors of this volume have assembled an international group of distinguished historians. In eighteen essays prepared especially for this book, these authors cover the period from the early Christian church to the twentieth century, offering fresh appraisals of such encounters as the trial of Galileo, the formulation of the Newtonian worldview, the coming of Darwinism, and the ongoing controversies over “scientific creationism.” They explore not only the impact of religion on science, but also the influence of science and religion. This landmark volume promises not only to silence the persistent rumors of war between Christianity and science, but also serve as the point of departure for new explorations of their relationship, Scholars and general readers alike will find it provocative and readable.
