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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.
This work investigates how the doctrine of the Incarnation serves as a foundational framework for integrating natural science and Christian theology within the thought of Thomas F. Torrance. Tapio Luoma, an expert in systematic theology, examines Torrance's methodology, which posits that the nature of God's self-revelation in Christ provides a unique epistemological bridge to the physical world. By analyzing Torrance's engagement with modern physics and scientific realism, the author evaluates the coherence and limitations of this theological model.
What You Will Find
Scholars recognize this text as a rigorous examination of Torrance's complex synthesis of science and faith. It is frequently cited by students and academics as a primary resource for understanding the intersection of post-Kantian philosophy and systematic theology.
Page Count:
240
Publication Date:
2002-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0198034652
ISBN-13:
9780198034650
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