In Whose Image

by Burgess, John P.

• ISBN13: 9780664500252
• ISBN10: 0664500250
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-06-01
• Publisher: Geneva Pr

Summary

Recent developments in the biological sciences pose challenging questions to its theology and to the church's understanding of what it means to be human--that is, made in the image of God. These essays by pastors, scientists, and theologians establish a dialogue between science and faith. Study guides accompany each chapter, making this book a uniquely helpful resource for individuals and church groups.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii	(2)
How to Use This Book	ix	(2)
An Introductory Essay: Searching for Meaning in a Brave, New World	xi
John P. Burgess
PART I INTERACTIONS BETWEEN SCIENCE AND RELIGION	3	(50)
Chapter 1 Great and Hidden Things: Science, Religion, and Critical Thinking	3	(14)
Margaret Gray Towne
Summary and Study Questions	16	(1)
Chapter 2 Singing the Lord's Song: Historical Interactions between Science and Religion	17	(22)
James B. Miller
Summary and Study Questions	36	(3)
Chapter 3 Genesis 1: A Song of Praise to the God of All Creation	39	(14)
James Ayers
Summary and Study Questions	50	(3)
PART II GENES, ENVIRONMENT, HISTORY: WHAT REALLY DETERMINES US?	53	(40)
Chapter 4 Do Genes Control Us?	53	(20)
R. David Cole
Glossary	68	(2)
Figures	70	(1)
Summary and Study Questions	71	(2)
Chapter 5 Perspectives on the Origins and Evolution of Humanity: In Whose Image Are We Really Made?	73	(20)
I. Lebr Brisbin, Jr.
Summary and Study Questions	88	(5)
PART III WHAT GOD CREATED US TO BE	93	(42)
Chapter 6 Biblical and Theological Perspectives on the Human Condition	93	(14)
Susan L. Nelson
Summary and Study Questions	105	(2)
Chapter 7 Human Nature, the Soul, and Sin: A Look at Reformed Confessions	107	(14)
James C. Goodloe IV
Summary and Study Questions	119	(2)
Chapter 8 Human Nature as Seen by Science and Faith	121	(14)
Ronald Cole-Turner
Summary and Study Questions	133	(2)
Questions for Further Reflection	135	(2)
Suggestions for Further Reading	137	(2)
Contributors	139