Perspectives on an Evolving Creation

Perspectives on an Evolving Creation

by Keith B. Miller
ISBN-10:
0802805124
ISBN-13:
9780802805126
Pub. Date:
09/01/2003
Publisher:
Eerdmans, William B. Publishing Company
ISBN-10:
0802805124
ISBN-13:
9780802805126
Pub. Date:
09/01/2003
Publisher:
Eerdmans, William B. Publishing Company
Perspectives on an Evolving Creation

Perspectives on an Evolving Creation

by Keith B. Miller
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Overview

According to the authors of this book, who explore evolutionary theory from a clear Christian perspective, the common view of conflict between evolutionary theory and Christian faith is mistaken.

Written by contributors representing the natural sciences, philosophy, theology, and the history of science, this thought-provoking work is informed by both solid scientific knowledge and keen theological insight. The three sections of the book address (1) relevant biblical, historical, and scientific background, (2) the scientific evidence for an evolving creation, and (3) theological issues commonly raised in connection with evolution, including the nature of God's creative activity, the meaning of the miraculous, and the uniqueness of humankind. Woven through the volume are short meditations designed to direct readers toward worshiping the God of providence.

Contributors: Laurie J. Braaten
Warren S. Brown Jr.
David Campbell
Robin Collins
Edward B. Davis
Terry M. Gray
Jeffrey K. Greenberg
Deborah B. Haarsma
Loren Haarsma
James P. Hurd
Conrad Hyers
David N. Livingstone
Keith B. Miller
John C. Munday Jr.
George L. Murphy
Mark A. Noll
Robert John Russell
Howard J. Van Till
David L. Wilcox
Jennifer Wiseman

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780802805126
Publisher: Eerdmans, William B. Publishing Company
Publication date: 09/01/2003
Pages: 544
Product dimensions: 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 1.12(d)

Table of Contents

Prefacexi
I.Providing A Context
1.An Evolving Creation: Oxymoron or Fruitful Insight?3
Worshipping the God of Providence15
2.Comparing Biblical and Scientific Maps of Origins19
3.The Word and the Works: Concordism and American Evangelicals34
Worshipping the God of Wisdom and Mystery59
4.Charles Hodge and B. B. Warfield on Science, the Bible, Evolution, and Darwinism61
5.Does Science Exclude God? Natural Law, Chance, Miracles, and Scientific Practice72
II.Scientific Evidence and Theory
6.An Evolving Cosmos97
Worshipping the Creator of the Cosmos120
7.Geological Framework of an Evolving Creation123
8.Common Descent, Transitional Forms, and the Fossil Record152
9.The "Cambrian Explosion": A Challenge to Evolutionary Theory?182
Worshipping the Creator of the History of Life205
10.Hominids in the Garden?208
11.Finding Adam: The Genetics of Human Origins234
God's Power and Faithfulness: A Lesson from Nature254
12.Biochemistry and Evolution256
13.Complexity, Self-Organization, and Design288
III.Theological Implications and Insights
14.Is the Universe Capable of Evolving?313
15.Special Providence and Genetic Mutation: A New Defense of Theistic Evolution335
16.Christology, Evolution, and the Cross370
The Peaceable Kingdom390
17.An Evolving Creation and Environmental Issues393
Being Stewards of the Creator God411
18.May the Glory of the Lord Endure Forever! Biblical Reflections on Creation Care414
19.Animal Pain: Beyond the Threshold?435
20.Evolution and Original Sin469
21.Evolution, Cognitive Neuroscience, and the Soul502
Remembering God's People524
Contributors527
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