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Incarnation and physics : natural science in the theology of Thomas F. Torrance /

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: American Academy of Religion academy seriesPublication details: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, ©2002.Description: viii, 230 pages. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0195151895 (alk. paper)
  • 9780195151893 (alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • ARCH YNDC 261.55 L964I
LOC classification:
  • BT220 .L86 2002
Contents:
1. Introduction -- 2. Torrance's thought in outline -- 3. The impact of theology on the natural sciences: The idea of contribution -- 4. The power of reality: The idea of compulsion -- 5. The impact of the natural sciences on theology: The idea of reminder -- 6. Conclusion.
Summary: Thomas F. Torrance is the most prominent theologian to have taken seriously the challenge posed to theology by the natural sciences. His model for interaction between the two disciplines is based on the theological heart of the Church: the Incarnation. Luoma here offers a thorough overview and critique of Torrance's insights into the theology-science dialogue.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-225) and index.

1. Introduction -- 2. Torrance's thought in outline -- 3. The impact of theology on the natural sciences: The idea of contribution -- 4. The power of reality: The idea of compulsion -- 5. The impact of the natural sciences on theology: The idea of reminder -- 6. Conclusion.

Thomas F. Torrance is the most prominent theologian to have taken seriously the challenge posed to theology by the natural sciences. His model for interaction between the two disciplines is based on the theological heart of the Church: the Incarnation. Luoma here offers a thorough overview and critique of Torrance's insights into the theology-science dialogue.

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