Science and Christianity : an Introduction to the Issues.

Science and Christianity is an accessible, engaging introduction to topics at the intersection of science and Christian theology.-A philosophically orientated treatment that introduces the relationship of science to Christianity and explores to what extent the findings of science affect traditional...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Stump, J. B.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Newark : Wiley, 2016.
Temas:
Religion and science.
Christianity.
Theology.
Religion et sciences.
Christianisme.
Théologie.
theology.
RELIGION > Christian Life > Social Issues.
RELIGION > Christianity > General.
Christianity
Religion and science
Theology
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Science And Christianity
  • Contents
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • Science, Christianity, And The Systematic Study Of Their Interaction
  • Features And Outline Of This Book
  • 1 Conflict And Independence
  • 1. Ways That Science And Christianity Might Be Related
  • 2. Conflict
  • 3. Independence
  • 4. Two Books
  • Further Reading
  • References
  • 2 Christianity And The Origin Of Modern Science
  • 1. The Handmaiden Of Theology
  • 2. Christianity's Role In The Rise Of Modern Science: Twentieth-Century Views
  • 3. Recent Developments
  • Conclusion
  • Further Reading
  • References
  • 3 Secularization
  • 1. Scientists And Religious Belief
  • 2. Broadening The Definition
  • 3. A Secular Age
  • Conclusion
  • Further Reading
  • References
  • 4 Young Earth Creationism And Intelligent Design
  • 1. Setting The Stage For Young Earth Creationism
  • 2. Today's Young Earth Creationism
  • 3. Intelligent Design
  • 4. Irreducible Complexity And Information
  • Further Reading
  • References
  • 5 The Bible
  • 1. Two Books Vs. Sola Scriptura
  • 2. Interpretation
  • 3. What Kind Of Inspiration?
  • 4. Science And The Bible
  • Further Reading
  • References
  • 6 Methodological Naturalism
  • 1. Defining Methodological Naturalism
  • 2. Duhem And The Aims Of Science
  • 3. Methodological Naturalism And The Problem Of Demarcation
  • 4. Reasons For Abiding By Methodological Naturalism
  • Further Reading
  • References
  • 7 Natural Theology
  • 1. Classic Arguments Of Natural Theology
  • 2. Objections To Natural Theology
  • 3. Natural Theology For The 21St Century
  • Further Reading
  • References
  • 8 Cosmology
  • 1. Big Bang Cosmology
  • 2. Fine Tuning
  • 3. The Multiverse
  • Conclusion
  • Further Reading
  • References
  • 9 Evolution
  • 1. Evolution And The Bible
  • 2. Creation Through Randomness And Death
  • 3. The Uniqueness Of Human Beings.
  • 4. Consonance Between Evolution And Christianity
  • Further Reading
  • References
  • 10 Divine Action
  • 1. The Development Of Deism
  • 2. Miracles
  • 3. Non-Interventionist Objective Divine Action
  • 4. Alternatives For Explaining Divine Action
  • Further Reading
  • References
  • 11 Mind, Soul, And Brain
  • 1. The Christian Tradition Of The Soul
  • 2. Descartes And Dualism
  • 3. Challenges To Dualism
  • 4. Cognitive Dualism
  • Further Reading
  • References
  • 12 The Problem Of Natural Evil
  • 1. Articulation Of The Problem
  • 2. Some Potential Responses
  • 3. A More Robust Theodicy
  • 4. Eschatological Fulfillment
  • Further Reading
  • References
  • Conclusion: The Last Things
  • Three Understandings Of The Last Things
  • The Fourth Big Bang?
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Timeline Of Historical Figures Discussed
  • Glossary
  • Index
  • Eula.

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