Science and Theology: An Assessment of Alister McGrath's Critical Realist Perspective
Ebook
Alister McGrath's work on the relationship between Science and Theology makes the most notable contribution to the subject written by an evangelical in recent history. McGrath holds earned doctorates in both science and theology, and his three volume set, A Scientific Theology, is the culmination of three decades of his work on the subject. In this book, James K. Dew explores McGrath's contribution to the issue and highlights the benefits of adopting a critical realist perspective such as his own. In particular, Dew argues that McGrath's approach helps establish a unified theory of knowledge, and holds significant advantages for scientists and theologians alike.
"The relationship between science and theology has been tenuous
for a very long time, and it has seemed to many that these two
domains are forever irreconcilable. Fortunately, Alister McGrath
has constructed an integrative theological method that is both
faithful to the core doctrines of the Christian tradition and open
to the latest insights of the natural sciences. In this
well-crafted book, Jamie Dew provides an incisive overview and
constructive analysis of McGrath's extraordinary work. It is a
valuable read for anyone interested in the science/religion
dialogue."
--Chad Meister
Professor of Philosophy
Bethel College
"Currently there are fruitful conversations going on between the
practitioners of theology and science, and evangelicals are
providing significant voices in the discussion. With his synopsis
and assessment of Alister McGrath's 'scientific theology,' James
Dew demonstrates why McGrath's paradigm of critical realism
deserves serious consideration."
--Ken Keathley
Professor of Theology
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
"Alister McGrath is one of the most important evangelical
theologians of the early twenty-first century. In Science and
Theology, Jamie Dew provides a valuable assessment of McGrath's
theological method and the potential McGrath sees for critical
realism, grounded in a strong doctrine of Creation, to chart a
positive future for healthy and productive dialogue between science
and theology. Well written and clearly presented, this is a
valuable work that makes a significant contribution."
--Daniel L. Akin
President
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Title: Science and Theology: An Assessment of Alister McGrath's Critical Realist Perspective
- Author: Jr. James K. Dew
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Print Publication Date: 2011
- Logos Release Date: 2020
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781498271370, 9781498258104, 9781608998555, 1498271375, 1498258107, 160899855X
- Resource ID: LLS:9781498271370
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T12:08:25Z