Faith and fossils
Subtitle: the Bible, creation, and evolution
By: Lester L. Grabbe
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 182
ISBN-13: 9780802869104
Subjects: Evolution (Biology); Creation; Biblical teaching; Theological anthropology (Christianity); Christianity
Description: Many books have been written on the Bible and evolution by scientists, but this volume is written by a biblical specialist. In Faith and Fossils Lester Grabbe, a prominent Hebrew Bible scholar, examines the Bible in its ancient context and explores its meaning in light of emerging scientific evidence. Journeying from the Bible Belt to the premier centers of higher education, Grabbe grapples with who we are and where we came from. Both the Bible and the fossil record raise significant questions about what it means to be human. Written in uncomplicated language and featuring spectacular full-color photographs, Faith and Fossils brings science and faith into creative conversation.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 160-170).
Table of contents: title: Part I. A Scholar's Story. 1. From Bible Belt to Bible scholar : the journey begins; title: 2. Creation in the Bible : the ancient Near East and the beginnings of the world; title: 3. The flood story : Mesopotamian parallels; title: 4. "After its kind" : genetics and evolution; title: Part II. Evangelicals and Evolution. 5. A shifting conversation : science and religion; title: 6. Science and faith : the believing scientist; title: 7. Genesis reconsidered : how we got the Bible; title: Part III. Adam and Human Ancestry. 9. Homo neanderthalensis, homo denisova, and homo sapiens : deep ancestry; title: 9. The Adam debate : an iconic human; title: 10. "In our image" : reflections of a biblical scholar.