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"Whatever Happened to the Soul? strives for greater consonance between contemporary science and Christian faith. Outstanding scholars in biology, genetics, neuroscience, cognitive science, philosophy, theology, biblical studies, and ethics join here to offer contemporary accounts of human nature consistent with Christian teaching. Their central theme is a nondualistic account of the human person that does not consider the "soul" an entity separable from the body; scientific statements about the physical nature of human beings are about exactly the same entity as are theological statements concerning the spiritual nature of human beings." "For all those interested in fundamental questions of human identity posed by the present scientific scene, this volume will prove a fascinating and authoritative resource."--BOOK JACKET.
This volume investigates the compatibility of contemporary scientific understandings of human nature with traditional Christian doctrines of the soul. The book brings together scholars from diverse fields including biology, neuroscience, philosophy, and theology to explore a nondualistic view of the human person, where the
This collection is presented as an authoritative resource for those grappling with fundamental questions of human identity as posed by modern science. The contributors, described as outstanding scholars, aim to reconcile scientific accounts of the physical human being with theological statements about the spiritual nature of humans. The book's central theme, a nondualistic view of the person, seeks to bridge the gap between scientific and religious understandings of human existence. It is intended for readers interested in the intersection of science and Christian faith.
Page Count:
252
Publication Date:
1998-01-01
ISBN-10:
0800631412
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