Two Great Truths: A New Synthesis of Scientific Naturalism and Christian Faith - Softcover

Griffin, David Ray

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0664227732 ISBN 13: 9780664227739

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press, 2004

Synopsis

Furthering his contribution to the science and religion debate, David Ray Griffin draws upon the cosmology of Alfred North Whitehead and proposes a radical synthesis between two worldviews sometimes thought wholly incompatible. He argues that the traditions designated by the names "scientific naturalism" and "Christian faith" both embody a great truth--a truth of universal validity and importance--but that both of these truths have been distorted, fueling the conflict between the visions of the scientific and Christian communities. Griffin contends, however, that there is no inherent conflict between science, or even the kind of naturalism that it properly presupposes, and the Christian faith, understood in terms of the primary doctrines of the Christian good news.

About this title

About the Author:

David Ray Griffin is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Theology at Claremont School of Theology, Professor Emeritus of Religion at Claremont Graduate University, and Co-Founder of the Center for Process Studies. He is the author of Two Great Truths: A New Synthesis of Scientific Naturalism and Christian Faith, and coauthor, with John B. Cobb Jr., of Process Theology: An Introductory Exposition. Author of numerous books in philosophy of religion, he has also published two popular books on the World Trade Center attacks: The New Pearl Harbor: Distubing Questions About the Bush Administration and 9/11 and The 9/11 Commission Report: Omissions and Distortions.

Review:

"A concise and lucid summary of Griffin's influential theological synthesis. Those interested would do well to start with this work." -- John F. Haught, Thomas Healey Professor of Theology, Georgetown University, and author of Deeper Than Darwin

"A magisterial theological work. With stunning force, Griffin reconstructs such key doctrines as divine power, creation, love, trinity, and resurrection." -- Catherine Keller, Professor of Theology, Drew University, and author of Face of the Deep

"A rewarding overview. With characteristic sureness of hand, Griffin outlines a process theology that embraces both naturalism and Christianity." -- Philip Clayton, Ingraham Professor of Theology, Claremont School of Theology, and author of God and Contemporary Science

"A superb work of religious scholarship. David Griffin has achieved a fusion that is both lucid and engaging." --Charles Birch, Emeritus Professor of Biology, University of Sydney, and winner of the 1990 Templeton Prize

About this edition

• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0664227732
• ISBN 13: 9780664227739
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 152