Jesus and the Genome

The Intersection of Christology and Biology
Erscheinungsjahr 2024
ISBN: 978-1-009-26862-2
Verlag: Cambridge University Pr.

Buch, Englisch, 300 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 382 g

Is a coherent worldview that embraces both classical Christology and modern evolutionary biology possible? This volume explores this fundamental question through an engaged inquiry into key topics, including the Incarnation, the process of evolution, modes of divine action, the nature of rationality, morality, chance and love, and even the meaning of life.  Grounded alike in the history and philosophy of science, Christian theology, and the scientific basis for evolutionary biology and genetics, the volume discusses diverse thinkers, both medieval and modern, ranging from Augustine and Aquinas to contemporary voices like Richard Dawkins and Michael Ruse. Aiming to show how a biologically informed Christian worldview is scientifically, theologically, and philosophically viable, it offers important perspectives on the worldview of evolutionary naturalism, a prominent perspective in current science–religion discussions. The authors argue for the intellectual plausibility of a comprehensive worldview perspective that embraces both Christology and evolution biology in intimate relationship.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Brammell, Ben F.

Peterson, Michael L.

Pawl, Timothy J.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. What Has Christology to Do with Biology?; 2. The Encounter Between Christianity and Science; 3. The Classical Doctrine of the Incarnation; 4. Evolutionary Biology and Christian Responses; 5. Christology and Genomics; 6. The Grand Miracle and Empirical Science; 7. Reflections on Jesus and Evolutionary Theory; 8. Christology and Genetics in the Christian Worldview; Epilogue: The Impact of Our Study.

Über Autor(innen)

Pawl, Timothy J.
Timothy J. Pawl is Professor of Philosophy at the University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis. His books include In Defense of Conciliar Christology: A Philosophical Essay (Oxford, 2016) and The Incarnation (Cambridge, 2020). He has published dozens of academic articles and given nearly one hundred academic or popular presentations on his work.

Brammell, Ben F.
Ben F. Brammell is a Professor of Biology at Asbury University where he maintains an active research program in molecular ecology. He has published in many scientific journals, including Conversation Genetics Resources and Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. He has received numerous research grants and made over one hundred presentations at scientific meetings.

Peterson, Michael L.
Michael L. Peterson is Professor of Philosophy at Asbury Theological Seminary. His books include Science, Evolution, and Religion: A Debate about Atheism and Theism with Michael Ruse (Oxford, 2016) and Biology, Religion, and Philosophy: An Introduction with Dennis R Venema (Cambridge, 2021). He is also the general editor of the Cambridge Elements series 'The Problems of God.'