God, Eternity and the Nature of Time

by A. Padgett

Overview

This book is a thorough analysis and discussion of the nature of time and eternity, focusing on the timelessness of God. After considering two theories of time in the light of modern science and philosophy, Padgett argues for a 'process' notion of time. After an historical and biblical survey of the doctrine of eternity, Padgett rejects both the 'everlasting' and the 'timeless' theory of eternity, seeking to defend the intuition that God transcends time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780333563199
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	07/01/1992
Series:	Library of Philosophy and Religion
Edition description:	1992
Pages:	173
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

ALAN G. PADGETT

Table of Contents

Preface - Abbreviations - Establishing the Parameters - The Witness of Scripture - The Doctrine of Divine Timelessness: An Historical Sketch - A Coherent Model of Absolute Timelessness - The Stasis Theory of Time: A Critique - A New Doctrine of Eternity - Bibliography - Index