The universe as communion
Subtitle: towards a neo-patristic synthesis of theology and science
By: Alexei V. Nesteruk.
Series: T & T Clark theology
Publisher: T & T Clark
Published: 2008
Place of publication: London; New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 286
ISBN-13: 9780567033277
Subjects: Orthodox Eastern Church -- Doctrines; Religion and science; Fathers of the church; Phenomenological theology
Description: "The Universe as Communion presents a new and distinctive approach to the science-religion debate. Developing ideas from the Church Fathers Nesteruk treats faith, with its sense of the divine presence, and knowledge of the universe, as two modes of communion which constitute the human condition. The modern opposition between science and theology, is treated as the split between two intentionalities of overall human subjectivity. Human 'person', as a centre of their reconciliation, becomes the major theme of the dialogue between science and theology. Nesteruk argues that the reconciliation of science and theology is not simply an academic exercise, but that it requires an existential change, a change of mind which cannot be affected without ecclesial involvement."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [267]-275) and index.