|
Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science
|
Not currently available
The Waters Above the Firmament - An Exemplary Case of Faith-Reason Conflict (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020)
Loot Price: R2,589
Discovery Miles 25 890
|
|
|
The Waters Above the Firmament - An Exemplary Case of Faith-Reason Conflict (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020)
Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available.
|
This book addresses an emblematic case of a potential faith-reason,
or faith-science, conflict that never arose, even though the
biblical passage in question runs counter to simple common sense.
Within the context of Western culture, when one speaks of a
faith-science conflict one is referring to cases in which a "new"
scientific theory or the results of empirical research call into
question what the Bible states on the same subject. Well-known
examples include the Copernican theory of planetary motion and the
Darwinian theory of evolution. The passage considered in this book,
concerning the "waters above the firmament" in the description of
the creation in the first book of Genesis, represents a uniquely
enlightening case. The author traces the interpretations of this
passage from the early centuries of the Christian era to the late
Renaissance, and discusses them within their historical context. In
the process, he also clarifies the underlying cosmogonic model.
Throughout this period, only exegetes belonging to various
religious orders discussed the passage's meaning. The fact that it
was never debated within the lay culture explains its non-emergence
as a faith-reason conflict. A fascinating and highly accessible
work, this book will appeal to a broad readership.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
|
You might also like..
|
Email address subscribed successfully.
A activation email has been sent to you.
Please click the link in that email to activate your subscription.
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
