Incarnation and Physics: Natural Science in the Theology of Thomas F. TorranceOxford University Press, 2002 - 230 pages Thomas F. Torrance is perhaps 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. This book offers a thorough overview and critique of Torrance's insights into the theology-science dialogue. |
Table des matières
1 Introduction | 3 |
2 Torrances Thought in Outline | 14 |
The Idea of Contribution | 28 |
The Idea of Compulsion | 61 |
The Idea of Reminder | 105 |
6 Conclusion | 141 |
Notes | 165 |
Bibliography | 209 |
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absolute space according to Torrance approach Arianism Arius Athanasius Athanasius's Barthian basis belief Calvin Christ Christian theology Christological Church Fathers compelling power concept of homoousion contingency conviction Copenhagen interpretation criticism disclosure model discussion distinction divine dualism Early Church ecumenical efforts Einstein election empirical epistemological faith feature God's homoousios human mind Ibid idea of compulsion idea of contribution idea of reminder implies incarnational theology Jesus John Polkinghorne Kant Karl Barth knowledge Logos Maxwell's modern physics modern science modes natural sciences natural theology Newton Newtonian notion of space object ontological patristic philosophy position problem quantum physics question rance rationality reality reason refers Reformed rejection relational notion religious revealed role science and theology scientific thinking scientists seen suggests TCFK term theologians theology and science theology-science theory of relativity tion Torrance's argument Torrance's idea Torrance's interpretation Torrance's opinion Torrance's realism Torrance's thinking Torrance's thought Torrance's view Trinitarian understanding universe words