Evolutionary Creation: A Christian Approach to Evolution by Denis O. Lamoureux (

Description: Evolutionary Creation by Denis O. Lamoureux Description: In this provocative book, evolutionist and evangelical Christian Denis O. Lamoureux proposes an approach to origins that moves beyond the ""evolution-versus-creation"" debate. Arguing for an intimate relationship between the Book of Gods Words and the Book of Gods Works, he presents evolutionary creation—a position that asserts that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit created the universe and life through an ordained and sustained evolutionary process. This view of origins affirms intelligent design and the belief that beauty, complexity, and functionality in nature reflect the mind of God. Lamoureux also challenges the popular Christian assumption that the Holy Spirit revealed scientific and historical facts in the opening chapters of the Bible. He contends that Scripture features an ancient understanding of origins that functions as a vessel to deliver inerrant and infallible messages of faith. Lamoureux shares his personal story and his struggle in coming to terms with evolution and Christianity. Like many, he lost his boyhood faith at university in classes on evolutionary biology. After graduation, he experienced a born-again conversion and then embraced belief in a literal six-day creation. Graduate school training at the doctoral level in both theology and biology led him to the conclusion that God created the world through evolution. Lamoureux closes with the two most important issues in the origins controversy—the pastoral and pedagogical implications. How should churches approach this volatile topic? And what should Christians teach their children about origins? Endorsements: ""Having traveled a path himself from atheist to young earth creationist to evolutionary creationist, Denis Lamoureux has thought deeply about the intersection of the truths of the Book of Nature and the Book of the Bible. In this remarkable and courageous analysis, he describes how he has found compelling harmony between these worldviews. Though certain literal interpretations of Genesis are rendered untenable, open-minded believers will emerge with their faith refined in the fire of rigorous but loving intellectual argument."" —Francis Collins, Director, Human Genome Project, author of The Language of God (2006) ""Here is a book that takes both science and Scripture seriously. In this fascinating guide to Biblical interpretation, Denis Lamoureux argues that the Bible doesnt lie even if the episodes in the first eleven chapters of Genesis never happened. As with a good detective story, its no fair here to peek at the end without first considering the clues."" —Owen Gingerich, Professor Emeritus of Astronomy and History of Science, Harvard University, author of Gods Universe (2006) ""Denis Lamoureux is a person of faith and of intellectual integrity. His holistic and integrated view of science and Christian theology springs from both his broad academic training and his deeply held evangelical faith. This book is notable for the manner in which it forthrightly and unflinchingly addresses difficult issues at the interface of science and theology. In doing so, it remains faithful to the authority of scripture, the historical testimony of the church, and the observed record of Creations history. Denis Lamoureux joins an increasingly long list of evangelical scholars who have shown the the divisive warfare of evolution and Christian faith to be without justification."" —Keith Miller, Research Assistant Professor of Geology, Kansas State University, editor of Perspectives on an Evolving Creation (2003) ""Lamoureux seeks to move the public debate on origins beyond the two simplistic choices of either evolution or creation. His passion for deep Christian faith and commitment to Scripture and integrity in science render his bold and provocative synthesis worthy of consideration."" —Randy Isaac, Executive Director, American Scientific Affiliation ""What a magnificent understanding of Gods creatively sustai FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this provocative book, evolutionist and evangelical Christian Denis O. Lamoureux proposes an approach to origins that moves beyond the ""evolution-versus-creation"" debate. Arguing for an intimate relationship between the Book of Gods Words and the Book of Gods Works, he presents evolutionary creation--a position that asserts that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit created the universe and life through an ordained and sustained evolutionary process. This view of origins affirms intelligent design and the belief that beauty, complexity, and functionality in nature reflect the mind of God. Lamoureux also challenges the popular Christian assumption that the Holy Spirit revealed scientific and historical facts in the opening chapters of the Bible. He contends that Scripture features an ancient understanding of origins that functions as a vessel to deliver inerrant and infallible messages of faith. Lamoureux shares his personal story and his struggle in coming to terms with evolution and Christianity. Like many, he lost his boyhood faith at university in classes on evolutionary biology. After graduation, he experienced a born-again conversion and then embraced belief in a literal six-day creation. Graduate school training at the doctoral level in both theology and biology led him to the conclusion that God created the world through evolution. Lamoureux closes with the two most important issues in the origins controversy--the pastoral and pedagogical implications. How should churches approach this volatile topic? And what should Christians teach their children about origins? Author Biography Denis O. Lamoureux is Associate Professor of Science and Religion at St. Josephs College, part of the University of Alberta. He holds three doctoral degrees--in dentistry, theology, and biology. He coauthored, with Philip E. Johnson, Darwinism Defeated? The Johnson-Lamoureux Debate on Biological Origins (1999). Lamoureux is a Fellow of the American Scientific Affiliation, a member of the Executive Council of the Canadian Scientific and Christian Affiliation, and a member of the Evangelical Theological Society. Review ""Having traveled a path himself from atheist to young earth creationist to evolutionary creationist, Denis Lamoureux has thought deeply about the intersection of the truths of the Book of Nature and the Book of the Bible. In this remarkable and courageous analysis, he describes how he has found compelling harmony between these worldviews. Though certain literal interpretations of Genesis are rendered untenable, open-minded believers will emerge with their faith refined in the fire of rigorous but loving intellectual argument."" --Francis Collins, Director, Human Genome Project, author of The Language of God (2006) ""Here is a book that takes both science and Scripture seriously. In this fascinating guide to Biblical interpretation, Denis Lamoureux argues that the Bible doesnt lie even if the episodes in the first eleven chapters of Genesis never happened. As with a good detective story, its no fair here to peek at the end without first considering the clues."" --Owen Gingerich, Professor Emeritus of Astronomy and History of Science, Harvard University, author of Gods Universe (2006) ""Denis Lamoureux is a person of faith and of intellectual integrity. His holistic and integrated view of science and Christian theology springs from both his broad academic training and his deeply held evangelical faith. This book is notable for the manner in which it forthrightly and unflinchingly addresses difficult issues at the interface of science and theology. In doing so, it remains faithful to the authority of scripture, the historical testimony of the church, and the observed record of Creations history. Denis Lamoureux joins an increasingly long list of evangelical scholars who have shown the the divisive warfare of evolution and Christian faith to be without justification."" --Keith Miller, Research Assistant Professor of Geology, Kansas State University, editor of Perspectives on an Evolving Creation (2003) ""Lamoureux seeks to move the public debate on origins beyond the two simplistic choices of either evolution or creation. His passion for deep Christian faith and commitment to Scripture and integrity in science render his bold and provocative synthesis worthy of consideration."" --Randy Isaac, Executive Director, American Scientific Affiliation ""What a magnificent understanding of Gods creatively sustaining presence reaching far beyond stereotypical received views on evolution and Christianity! This well-informed case, with teeth, defends the compatible and inclusive relationship between revelation and the findings of natural science while exposing false-choice barriers, albeit sincerely erected, between evolution and religious faith."" --Thaddeus J. Trenn, President, Canadian Science and Christian Affiliation Review Quote "Having traveled a path himself from atheist to young earth creationist to evolutionary creationist, Denis Lamoureux has thought deeply about the intersection of the truths of the Book of Nature and the Book of the Bible. In this remarkable and courageous analysis, he describes how he has found compelling harmony between these worldviews. Though certain literal interpretations of Genesis are rendered untenable, open-minded believers will emerge with their faith refined in the fire of rigorous but loving intellectual argument." --Francis Collins, Director, Human Genome Project, author of The Language of God (2006) "Here is a book that takes both science and Scripture seriously. In this fascinating guide to Biblical interpretation, Denis Lamoureux argues that the Bible doesnt lie even if the episodes in the first eleven chapters of Genesis never happened. As with a good detective story, its no fair here to peek at the end without first considering the clues." --Owen Gingerich, Professor Emeritus of Astronomy and History of Science, Harvard University, author of Gods Universe (2006) "Denis Lamoureux is a person of faith and of intellectual integrity. His holistic and integrated view of science and Christian theology springs from both his broad academic training and his deeply held evangelical faith. This book is notable for the manner in which it forthrightly and unflinchingly addresses difficult issues at the interface of science and theology. In doing so, it remains faithful to the authority of scripture, the historical testimony of the church, and the observed record of Creations history. Denis Lamoureux joins an increasingly long list of evangelical scholars who have shown the the divisive warfare of evolution and Christian faith to be without justification." --Keith Miller, Research Assistant Professor of Geology, Kansas State University, editor of Perspectives on an Evolving Creation (2003) "Lamoureux seeks to move the public debate on origins beyond the two simplistic choices of either evolution or creation. His passion for deep Christian faith and commitment to Scripture and integrity in science render his bold and provocative synthesis worthy of consideration." --Randy Isaac, Executive Director, American Scientific Affiliation "What a magnificent understanding of Gods creatively sustaining presence reaching far beyond stereotypical received views on evolution and Christianity! This well-informed case, with teeth, defends the compatible and inclusive relationship between revelation and the findings of natural science while exposing false-choice barriers, albeit sincerely erected, between evolution and religious faith." --Thaddeus J. Trenn, President, Canadian Science and Christian Affiliation Details ISBN1556355815 Author Denis O. Lamoureux Short Title EVOLUTIONARY CREATION Publisher Wipf & Stock Publishers Language English ISBN-10 1556355815 ISBN-13 9781556355813 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 Imprint Wipf & Stock Publishers Subtitle A Christian Approach to Evolution Country of Publication United States Place of Publication Eugene Residence US Birth 1954 UK Release Date 2008-06-15 AU Release Date 2008-06-15 NZ Release Date 2008-06-15 US Release Date 2008-06-15 Pages 514 Publication Date 2008-06-15 DEWEY 231.7652 Audience General Illustrations Figures; Maps We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:98309384;

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