Reality And Scientific Theology

Author : Thomas F. Torrance
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 239 pages
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Release : 2001-11-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781579108168

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Reality and Scientific Theology by Thomas F. Torrance Pdf

In this book the author argues for a rigorous scientific theology under the double constraint of the reality of God and the reality of the world of space and time. Careful attention is given to the common commitment of theological and natural science to objective knowledge, and the deeply natural relation between knowledge of God the Creator and knowledge of the world he has made. Stress is laid upon the stratified structure of theology and the need for a radical simplification and unification of Christian doctrine. Is theology the Òscience of GodÓ, and is it concerned with objective knowledge like natural science? Is there a natural theology and how is it related to knowledge of God through divine relation? How is the community of faith within which dogmatic theology arises related to the social coefficient of scientific inquiry? What is the place of mysticism and of art in theology? Does theology have a special notion of truth, and does it have its own inner logic and structure? These are some of the main questions which this book seeks to answer.

Author : Thomas Forsyth Torrance
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
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Release : 2017
Category : Religion and science
ISBN : OCLC:1288313031

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Reality and Scientific Theology by Thomas Forsyth Torrance Pdf

In this book the author argues for a rigorous scientific theology under the double constraint of the reality of God and the reality of the world of space and time. Careful attention is given to the common commitment of theological and natural science to objective knowledge, and the deeply natural relation between knowledge of God the Creator and knowledge of the world he has made. Stress is laid upon the stratified structure of theology and the need for a radical simplification and unification of Christian doctrine. Is theology the 'science of God', and is it concerned with objective knowledge like natural science? Is there a natural theology and how is it related to knowledge of God through divine relation? How is the community of faith within which dogmatic theology arises related to the social coefficient of scientific inquiry? What is the place of mysticism and of art in theology? Does theology have a special notion of truth, and does it have its own inner logic and structure? These are some of the main questions which this book seeks to answer.

Author : Thomas Forsyth Torrance
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Religion
ISBN : UVA:X000970315

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Reality and Scientific Theology by Thomas Forsyth Torrance Pdf

Author : Alister E. McGrath
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2007-01-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567031228

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Scientific Theology: Nature by Alister E. McGrath Pdf

A Scientific Theology is a groundbreaking work of systematic theology in three volumes: Nature, Reality and Theory. Now available as a three volume set.

Author : Thomas F. Torrance
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2003-03-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781592441648

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Reality and Evangelical Theology by Thomas F. Torrance Pdf

T.F. Torrance is widely recognized as one of our most important twentieth-century theologians. And scholars of Torrance suggest 'Reality & Scientific Theology' is one of his most accessible works. Torrance's insights on Christian epistemology are remarkably relevant in light of recent discussions on realism and antirealism in philosophy and theology. Torrance brilliantly sets forth no naive or even critical realism, but rather an evangelical realism - knowledge grounded in the revelation of God in Jesus Christ. He not only constructively argues the case for an evangelical realism but compares and contrasts theological knowledge with natural scientific knowledge, and shows how the Bible can function authoritatively in a fragmented church. This edition of 'Reality and Evangelical Theology' includes an in-depth foreword that contextualizes Torrance's seminal theological work in light of recent debates over postmodern and postcritical hermeneutics to Scripture. It will handsomely repay engagement (or reengagement) by theologians, philosophers, students and thoughtful pastors.

Author : John Polkinghorne
Publisher : SPCK Classics
Page : 0 pages
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Release : 2011
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0281064008

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Reason and Reality by John Polkinghorne Pdf

Written by perhaps the world's foremost authority on the relationship between science and theology, Reason and Reality brings together essays in which John Polkinghorne pursues more deeply themes touched on in his earlier works. The result is a deeply satisfying interpretation of the nature and scope of human knowledge, the extent and limits of science, and the proper place of theology as what Polkinghorne calls science's "cousin under the skin"

Author : Alister E. McGrath
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2007-01-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567031235

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Scientific Theology: Reality by Alister E. McGrath Pdf

The second volume of an extended and systematic exploration of the relation between Christian theology and the natural sciences, focussing on the examination and defense of theological realism

Author : Jerry A. Coyne
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780698195516

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Faith Versus Fact by Jerry A. Coyne Pdf

The New York Times bestselling author explains why any attempt to make religion compatible with science is doomed to fail. What we read in the news today is full of subjectivity, half-truths, and blatant falsehoods; and thus it is more necessary now than ever to safeguard the truth with facts. In his provocative new book, evolutionary biologist Jerry A. Coyne aims to do exactly that in the arena of religion. In clear, dispassionate detail he explains why the toolkit of science, based on reason and empirical study, is reliable, while that of religion—including faith, dogma, and revelation—leads to incorrect, untestable, or conflicting conclusions. Coyne is responding to a national climate in which over half of Americans don’t believe in evolution (and congressmen deny global warming), and warns that religious prejudices and strictures in politics, education, medicine, and social policy are on the rise. Extending the bestselling works of Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, and Christopher Hitchens, he demolishes the claims of religion to provide verifiable “truth” by subjecting those claims to the same tests we use to establish truth in science. Coyne irrefutably demonstrates the grave harm—to individuals and to our planet—in mistaking faith for fact in making the most important decisions about the world we live in.

Author : Alister E. McGrath
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2007-01-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567031242

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Scientific Theology: Theory by Alister E. McGrath Pdf

The third volume of an extended and systematic exploration of the relation between Christian theology and the natural sciences, focussing on the origins and place of theory in Christian theology

Author : Thomas F. Torrance
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0567085147

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Theological Science by Thomas F. Torrance Pdf

The classic study, which establishes a sound theological base for the future of philosophical science.

Author : J. C. Polkinghorne
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1451411510

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Science and Theology by J. C. Polkinghorne Pdf

In this short masterpiece, eminent scientist and theologian John Polkinghorne offers an accessible, yet authoritative, introduction to the stimulating field of science and theology. After surveying their volatile historical relationship, he leads the reader through the whole array of questions at the nexus of the scientific and religious quests. A lucid and lively writer, Polkinghorne provides a marvelously clear overview of the major elements of current science (including quantum theory, chaos theory, time, and cosmology). He then offers a concise outline of the character of religion and shows the joint potential of science of religion to illumine some of the thorniest issues in theology today: creation, the nature of knowledge, human and divine identity and agency. Polkinghorne aptly demonstrates that a sturdy faith has nothing to fear and much to gain from an intellectually honest appraisal of the new horizons of contemporary science.

Author : John Polkinghorne
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2008-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780300153538

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Science and the Trinity by John Polkinghorne Pdf

Most often, the dialogue between religion and science is initiated by the discoveries of modern science—big bang cosmology, evolution, or quantum theory, for example. In this book, scientist-theologian John Polkinghorne changes the discussion. He approaches the dialogue from a little-explored perspective in which theology shapes the argument and sets the agenda of questions to be considered. The author begins with a review of approaches to science and religion in which the classification focuses on theological content rather than on methodological technique. He then proceeds with chapters discussing the role of Scripture, a theology of nature, the doctrine of God, sacramental theology, and eschatology. Throughout, Polkinghorne takes the perspective of Trinitarian thinking while arguing in a style that reflects the influence of his career as a theoretical physicist. In the final chapter, the author defends the appropriateness of addressing issues of science and religion from the specific standpoint of his Christian belief. His book provides an important model for theologians and scientists alike, showing how their two fields can inform one another in significant ways.

Author : Alister E. McGrath
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2006-11-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567179272

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Scientific Theology: Reality by Alister E. McGrath Pdf

This second volume in the series provides a detailed and thorough examination and defense of theological realism. Engaging critically with writers such as George Lindbeck and John Millbank, McGrath offers a sparkling and sophisticated affirmation of theological realism against its modern and postmodern critics. His refutation of the claim that the rise of philosophical nonfoundationalism entails the abandoning of any form of realism is of particular importance, as is his application of the highly influential form of 'critical realism' developed by Roy Bhaskar. Scientific Theology is a groundbreaking work of systematic theology in three volumes: Nature, Reality and Theory. Now available as a three volume set.

Author : J. C. Polkinghorne
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2007-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780300130645

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Exploring Reality by J. C. Polkinghorne Pdf

Involved for over thirty years in the politics of Iraq, Ali A. Allawi was a long-time opposition leader against the Baathist regime. In the post-Saddam years, he has held important government positions and participated in crucial national decisions and events. In this book, the former Minister of Defence and Finance draws on his unique personal experience, extensive relationships with members of the main political groups and parties in Iraq, and deep understanding of the history and society of his country to answer the baffling questions that persist about its current crises. What really led the United States to invade Iraq, and why have events failed to unfold as planned? The Occupation of Iraq examines what the U.S. did and didn't know at the time of the invasion, the reasons for the confused and contradictory policies that were enacted, and the emergence of the Iraqi political class during the difficult transition process. The book tracks the growth of the insurgency and illuminates the complex relationships among Sunnis, Shia, and Kurds. Bringing the discussion forward to the reconfiguration of political forces in 2006, Allawi provides in these pages the clearest view to date of the modern history of Iraq and the invasion that changed its course in unpredicted ways.

Author : Travis M. Stevick
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506412924

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Encountering Reality by Travis M. Stevick Pdf

Encountering Reality argues for a new appreciation of T. F. Torrance on epistemology and reality. According to Torrance's realism, all authentic knowledge involves the nature of the object impressing its inherent rationality on the mind. Consequently, knowledge involves thinking in accordance with the nature of the object. We shall explore the place and function of “ultimate beliefs” in epistemology, as well as the question as to whether such beliefs imply a retreat to either foundationalism or fideism. The inescapability of ultimate beliefs in all human knowledge requires a shift in the traditional notion of objectivity. We find that shift in the account provided by T. F. Torrance, whose epistemological position implies an alternative notion of truth. Drawing on distinctly Christian sources, Torrance emphasizes the distinction between truth and truthfulness thereby reorienting the discussion from a focus on statements to a focus on being. This shift challenges the dichotomy between correspondence and coherence theories of truth and provides one way of transcending the scientific realism/anti-realism debate and gives rise to a practical epistemological tool, disclosure models, which function as self-correcting, self-marginalizing lenses through which we encounter reality, yielding knowledge in accordance to the nature of the thing known.