Science, Life And Christian Belief (Paperback)

R. Berry and M. Jeeves

ISBN 10: 0851114598 / ISBN 13: 9780851114590

Published by Inter-Varsity Press, Nottingham, 1998

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Paperback. An overview of the 'two books' of God - nature and Scripture - showing that they give complementary descriptions of one single reality. It grapples with key contemporary issues like the nature of consciousness and care of the environment. The book argues strongly against the idea of 'a God of the gaps' and against a conflict view of science and Christian belief. It demonstrates the essential role of faith in shaping and nurturing the enterprise of science. The book provides an essential perspective for a society dominated by science and its consequences. Key features: o Brings together Christian thought and the natural scientific disciplines. o There is no other overall treatment at a scholarly level o Includes a discussion of the important debates and interpretations in the last 25 years. Science, Life and Christian Belief is an overview of the 'two books' of God - nature and Scripture - showing they give complementary descriptions of one single reality. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Science, Life And Christian Belief (Paperback)
• Publisher: Inter-Varsity Press, Nottingham
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0851114598
• ISBN 13: 9780851114590
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

An overview of the 'two books' of God - nature and Scripture - showing that they give complementary descriptions of one single reality. It grapples with key contemporary issues like the nature of consciousness and care of the environment. The book argues strongly against the idea of 'a God of the gaps' and against a conflict view of science and Christian belief. It demonstrates the essential role of faith in shaping and nurturing the enterprise of science. The book provides an essential perspective for a society dominated by science and its consequences. Key features: o Brings together Christian thought and the natural scientific disciplines. o There is no other overall treatment at a scholarly level o Includes a discussion of the important debates and interpretations in the last 25 years.

About the Authors

Berry is professor of genetics at University College London and a past president of the British Ecological Society, the Linnean Society, and Christians in Science. He is author of God and the Biologist and coauthor of Science, Life and Christian Belief (both IVP/United Kingdom). He also wrote a popular account of the environment of the Orkney Islands, Orkney Nature, and several other books are articles.

Malcolm Jeeves is Professor of Psychology at the University of St Andrews. he is editor-in-chief of Newrophychologian and Follow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh - R. J. Berry is Professor of Genetics at University College, London and winner of the prestigious Templeton Award. He is author of several science-faith books.