Creation in Scripture
By Herold Weiss
()
About this ebook
The creation-evolution controversy is one of the most contentious in Christianity.
It may appear to many to be much less important than issues with more direct moral implications. Yet how we view the relationship between science and religion will have a significant impact on how we live and on how we understand our faith and our world.
Herold Weiss comes to this issue not as a scientist, historian, or a philosopher, but rather as a student of Scripture. He believes that the various authors of Scripture view creation in varied and sometimes contrasting ways. Many discussions of creation focus on the first three chapters of Genesis, but Weiss takes in the entire scope of scripture, looking at creation in the prophets, the wisdom literature, Genesis 2, Genesis 1, Romans, the Corinthian letters, Colossians, Hebrews, and finally Revelation.
In a book of this size it is impossible to study all of these areas in depth, but Weiss provides an excellent overview that will help any student of the Bible gain a better perspective on how creation impacts biblical teaching on a variety of issues. His presentation is representative, rather than exhaustive, but it provides a breadth that is much needed, and often lacking, in discussions of this issue. No matter in which way the biblical authors viewed creation, they were free to affirm their faith in the Creator. Weiss helps us understand that we, like them, can also affirm our faith in the Creator God no matter how we view the natural world and the universe in which we live. The Bible itself demonstrates the independence of faith from any and all cultural descriptions of the material reality of which we are a part.
This book would provide a suitable guide for a Sunday School class or small group wanting to look at creation from a variety of perspectives.
Read more from Herold Weiss
Meditations on the Letters of Paul Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMeditations on According to John: Exercises in Biblical Theology Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFinding My Way in Christianity: Recollections of a Journey Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe End of the Scroll: Biblical Apocalyptic Trajectories Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Related to Creation in Scripture
Related ebooks
The Revelation Worldview: Apocalyptic Thinking in a Postmodern World Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWorshiping with Charles Darwin Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Laying Down Arms to Heal the Creation-Evolution Divide Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFeminism and Christianity: Questions and Answers in the Third Wave Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsQuests for Freedom, Second Edition: Biblical, Historical, Contemporary Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Understanding of Christian Faith Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe God of Chance and Purpose: Divine Involvement in a Secular Evolutionary World Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLord, Teach Us to Pray: A Study of Prayer in the Bible Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSpeaking of God: An Essential Guide to Christian Thought Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsUnexpected Jesus: The Gospel as Surprise Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsActs of Interpretation: Scripture, Theology, and Culture Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMyth, History, and the Resurrection in German Protestant Theology Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsPursuing Peace in Godzone: Christianity and the Peace Tradtion in New Zealand Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCan a Renewal Movement Be Renewed?: Questions for the Future of Ecumenism Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsReading the Parables: Interpretation: Resources for the Use of Scripture in the Church Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5With Courage and Compassion: Women and the Ecumenical Movement Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGalatians Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHistory of the Conflict Between Religion and Science Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGrace Revealed: The Message of Paul’s Letter to the Romans—Then And Now Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Church Transforming: What's Next for the Reformed Project? Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAbingdon New Testament Commentaries: 1 Corinthians Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Cross Narratives: Martin Luther's Christology and the Location of Redemption Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsPractices, Politics, and Performance: Toward a Communal Hermeneutic for Christian Ethics Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Parables for Today Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLuke's Jesus: Between Incarnation and Crucifixion Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsJohn the Pastor: Encouragement for a Struggling Church: A Prophecy of Grace and Hope for Today's Church Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsNew Testament Theology: Extending the Table Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Restless Faith: Leaving Fundamentalism in a Quest for God Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5The Priority of Love: Christian Charity and Social Justice Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Christianity For You
The Screwtape Letters Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Good Boundaries and Goodbyes: Loving Others Without Losing the Best of Who You Are Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Law of Connection: Lesson 10 from The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Mere Christianity Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Decluttering at the Speed of Life: Winning Your Never-Ending Battle with Stuff Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Winning the War in Your Mind: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Four Loves Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex: Creating a Marriage That's Both Holy and Hot Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Less Fret, More Faith: An 11-Week Action Plan to Overcome Anxiety Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Boundaries Workbook: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I'll Start Again Monday: Break the Cycle of Unhealthy Eating Habits with Lasting Spiritual Satisfaction Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5NIV, Holy Bible Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Changes That Heal: Four Practical Steps to a Happier, Healthier You Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Bible Recap: A One-Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Book of Enoch Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Undistracted: Capture Your Purpose. Rediscover Your Joy. Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth: Fourth Edition Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Stories We Tell: Every Piece of Your Story Matters Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are so You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Your Brain's Not Broken: Strategies for Navigating Your Emotions and Life with ADHD Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5How to Lead When You're Not in Charge: Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Reviews for Creation in Scripture
0 ratings0 reviews