The Meaning Of Creation

Author : Professor Robin Attfield
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781409477174

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Creation, Evolution and Meaning by Professor Robin Attfield Pdf

This book presents the case for belief in both creation and evolution at the same time as rejecting creationism. Issues of meaning supply the context of inquiry; the book defends the meaningfulness of language about God, and also relates belief in both creation and evolution to the meaning of life. Meaning, it claims, can be found in consciously adopting the role of steward of the planetary biosphere, and thus of the fruits of creation. Distinctive features include a sustained case for a realist understanding of language about God; a contemporary defence of some of the arguments for belief in God and in creation; a sifting of different versions of Darwinism and their implications for religious belief; a Darwinian account of the relation of predation and other apparent evils to creation; a new presentation of the argument, from the world's value to the purposiveness of evolution; and discussions of whether or not meaning itself evolves, and of religious and secular bases for belief in stewardship.

Author : M. Conrad Hyers
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1984-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0804201250

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The Meaning of Creation by M. Conrad Hyers Pdf

Conrad Hyers offers a welcome respite from the counter-productive effects of extremism that surround the creation issue. Focusing on the creation texts from the book of Genesis, Hyers interprets the biblical account in light of its relationship to its culture, context, and purpose.

Author : Matthieu Pageau
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1981549331

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The Language of Creation by Matthieu Pageau Pdf

The Language of Creation is a commentary on the primeval stories from the book of Genesis. It is often difficult to recognize the spiritual wisdom contained in these narratives because the current scientific worldview is deeply rooted in materialism. Therefore, instead of looking at these stories through the lens of modern academic disciplines, such as sociology, psychology, or the physical sciences, this commentary attempts to interpret the Bible from its own cosmological perspective.By contemplating the ancient biblical model of the universe, The Language of Creation demonstrates why these stories are foundational to western science and civilization. It rediscovers the archaic cosmic patterns of heaven, earth, time, and space, and sees them repeated at different levels of reality. These fractal-like structures are first encountered in the narrative of creation and then in the stories of the Garden of Eden, Cain and Abel, and the flood. The same patterns are also revealed in the visions of Ezekiel, the book of Daniel, and the miracles of Moses. The final result of this contemplation is a vision of the cosmos centered on the role of human consciousness in creation.

Author : Eugene T. Gendlin
Publisher : Northwestern University Press
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0810114275

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Experiencing and the Creation of Meaning by Eugene T. Gendlin Pdf

Experiencing and the Creation of Meaning, Eugene Gendlin examines the edge of awareness, where language emerges from nonlanguage. In moving back and forth between what is already verbalized and what is as yet unarticulated, he shows how experiencing functions in the transitions between one formulation and the next.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Bible
ISBN : 0802136109

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The First Book of Moses, Called Genesis by Anonim Pdf

Hailed as "the most radical repackaging of the Bible since Gutenberg", these Pocket Canons give an up-close look at each book of the Bible.

Author : Douglas R. Anderson,Carl R. Hausman
Publisher : Fordham Univ Press
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780823234677

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Conversations on Peirce by Douglas R. Anderson,Carl R. Hausman Pdf

The book is a collection of chapters on the work of Charles S. Peirce that grew out of conversations between the authors over the last decade and a half. The chapters focus primarily on Peirce's consideration of realism and idealism as philosophical outlooks. Some deal directly with Peirce's accounts of realism and idealism; others look to the consequences of these accounts for other features of Peirce's overall philosophical system."--Publisher's abstract.

Author : Denis Alexander
Publisher : Monarch Books
Page : 1 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780857215796

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Creation or Evolution by Denis Alexander Pdf

Creation or Evolution helps you make sense of the complex common ground between the biblical doctrine of creation and the scientific evidence behind the theory of evolutionary. With the guidance of neuroscientist Denis Alexander - a passionate believer in both the Bible and science, you can build a fully integrated understanding of the tricky questions that have divided so many for too long. This book combines the latest genetic research with an exploration of what we mean by creation and evolution to overcome the common scientific and religious objections to each. He addresses the argument that evolution is atheistic and discovers who Adam and Eve really were. An enthusiast for both the biblical and scientific contributions to our understanding of God and creation, he shows how the concept of The Fall be reconciled with evolutionary theory. Finally he asks the big question: how could a God of love create a world where people kill each other and inflict so much suffering? Read Creation or Evolution and you will discover that maybe you don't have to choose. And you will have the arguments and responses to help others overcome their objections to biblical faith without abandoning the scientific facts.

Author : Terry Mortenson
Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780890519752

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Searching for Adam by Terry Mortenson Pdf

You can believe with great intellectual integrity what the Bible says about Adam and the origin and history of man! Though there are a growing number of books out on Adam, this one is unique with its multi-author combination of biblical, historical, theological, scientific, archaeological, and ethical arguments in support of believing in a literal Adam and the Fall. A growing number of professing evangelical leaders and scholars are doubting or denying a literal Adam and a literal Fall, which thereby undermines the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Last Adam, who came to undo the damaging consequences of Adam’s sin and restore us to a right relationship with our Creator. This book is increase your confidence in the truth of Genesis 1–11 and the gospel! Enhance your understanding pertaining to the biblical evidence for taking Genesis as literal historyDiscover the scientific evidence from genetics, fossils, and human anatomy for the Bible’s teaching about AdamUnderstand the moral, spiritual, and gospel reasons why belief in a literal Adam and Fall are essential for Christian orthodoxy

Author : Zondervan,
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310080985

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Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design by Zondervan, Pdf

Evolution--or the broader topic of origins--has enormous relevance to how we understand the Christian faith and how we interpret Scripture. Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design presents the current "state of the conversation" about origins among evangelicals representing four key positions: Young Earth Creationism - Ken Ham (Answers in Genesis) Old Earth (Progressive) Creationism - Hugh Ross (Reasons to Believe) Evolutionary Creation - Deborah B. Haarsma (BioLogos) Intelligent Design - Stephen C. Meyer (The Discovery Institute) The contributors offer their best defense of their position addressing questions such as: What is your position on origins - understood broadly to include the physical universe, life, and human beings in particular? What do you take to be the most persuasive arguments in defense of your position? How do you demarcate and correlate evidence about origins from current science and from divine revelation? What hinges on answering these questions correctly? This book allows each contributor to not only present the case for his or her view, but also to critique and respond to the critiques of the other contributors, allowing you to compare their beliefs in an open forum setting to see where they overlap and where they differ.

Author : Johnson, Elizabeth A.
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608337323

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Creation and the Cross by Johnson, Elizabeth A. Pdf

Author : Arthur Koestler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 752 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04
Category : Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.)
ISBN : 1939438985

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The Act of Creation by Arthur Koestler Pdf

"First published by Hutchinson & Co. 1964"--Page 6.

Author : Helen Haidle
Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780890515655

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The Creation Story for Children by Helen Haidle Pdf

"In the beginning, God created"...with these words, the Bible powerfully sets in motion our praise to the Creator for His awesome work. Written and illustrated by David and Helen Haidle, The Creation Story for Children is filled with vibrant images of the week of Creation.Illustrated througout with unique, full-color artworkInnovatively highlighting the unique design of twenty creaturesDeveloped to help young learners begin to grasp the greatness of GodPerfect as part of an education program or as a treasured gift, this book will be an incredible addition to your school, church, or home library. Focused on God's wonderful handiwork in Genesis 1-2 and Psalms 139, it is one children will enjoy over and over again!

Author : David Adams Leeming,David Adams (Professor of English and Comparative Literature Leeming, University of Connecticut)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Creation
ISBN : 0195102754

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A Dictionary of Creation Myths by David Adams Leeming,David Adams (Professor of English and Comparative Literature Leeming, University of Connecticut) Pdf

Author : Mark B. Stephens
Publisher : Mohr Siebeck
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Bible
ISBN : 3161508386

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Annihilation Or Renewal? by Mark B. Stephens Pdf

Slightly rev. version of the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--Macquarie University, 2009.

Author : Gaven Kerr OP
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780190941321

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Aquinas and the Metaphysics of Creation by Gaven Kerr OP Pdf

In this book, Gaven Kerr expands on the brief treatment of creation offered in his 2015 volume, Aquinas's Way to God: The Proof in De Ente et Essentia. Aquinas does not offer one cohesive treatment on the issue of creation; Kerr synthesizes discussions from across his works in order to present a unified Thomistic metaphysics of creation. Kerr argues that Aquinas's metaphysics of creation, wherein God is conceived as the absolute source of all that exists, is the backbone of his philosophical theology. Throughout his writings, the framework of the absolute dependence of creatures on God and of the independence of God as existence itself is ever present. Without understanding this aspect of Aquinas's philosophical thought, Kerr suggests, it is impossible to understand his philosophy of God. When it comes to metaphysics, Thomas is committed to thinking through the issues involved therein on the basis of natural reason. Aquinas and the Metaphysics of Creation demonstrates Aquinas's belief that we must arrive at an affirmation of the existence of God on the basis of a wider metaphysical view as to the constitution of reality, a view that does not presuppose divine truths but can indeed establish them.