Science and Christianity: An Introduction to the Issues

Science and Christianity is an accessible, engaging introduction to topics at the intersection of science and Christian theology.

• A philosophically orientated treatment that introduces the relationship of science to Christianity and explores to what extent the findings of science affect traditional Christian theology
• Addresses important theological topics in light of contemporary science, including divine action, the problem of natural evil, and eschatology
• Historically oriented chapters and chapters covering methodological principles for both science and theology provide the reader with a strong foundational understanding of the issues
• Includes feature boxes highlighting quotations, biographies of major scientists and theologians, key terms, and other helpful information
• Issues are presented as fairly and objectively as possible, with strengths and weaknesses of particular interpretations fully discussed

Author: J. B. Stump
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 10/17/2016
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.40d
ISBN13: 9781118625248
ISBN10: 1118625242
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Religion & Science
- Philosophy | Religious

About the Author

J.B. Stump (PhD, Boston University) is senior editor at BioLogos, where he oversees the development of new content and curates existing content for the BioLogos website and print materials. He has also been a philosophy professor and academic administrator. He is co-author of Christian Thought: A Historical Introduction (2010), and co-editor of The Blackwell Companion to Science and Christianity (Wiley-Blackwell 2012) and of How I Changed My Mind about Evolution (2016).