Wisdom, science, and the Scriptures
Subtitle: essays in honor of Ernest Lucas
By: edited by Stephen Finamore and John Weaver
Contributors: Lucas, Ernest, honouree
Publisher: Pickwick Publications
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Eugene, Oregon
Language: eng
Number of pages: 264
ISBN-13: 9781620329665
Subjects: Religion and science; Criticism, interpretation; Wisdom literature; Bible; Hermeneutics
Description: "This collection of essays is offered in admiration of and in gratitude for the work of Ernest Charles Lucas. The title of the volume acknowledges Ernest's particular areas of interest and expertise. The word wisdom comes first for two reasons: firstly because the Bible's Wisdom literature is a particular love about which Ernest has published a number of books, and secondly because wisdom is a characteristic of the man. Several of the contributions to this volume pick up the theme of biblical wisdom, while others touch on the practical application of a wisdom shaped by the Scriptures to vital contemporary issues. The second word of the title, science, reflects both Ernest's first career as a research bio-chemist and his interest as a theologian in exploring the relationship between science and faith. This area of interest is reflected in a number of the contributions to this collection, including Ernest's passionate interest in and concern about climate change. The final words of the title are and the Scriptures. Ernest has, at one time or another, taught every part of the Bible and retained a keen interest in the discipline of Biblical Studies. Once again, this is reflected in some of the contributions. There are other aspects to Ernest Lucas and among them is a love of sport, especially cricket. And so the collection ends with a reflection on this wonderful pastime." --
Notes: First published: Oxford, UK : Centre for Baptist History and Heritage, 2012.

"Select bibliography of works by Ernest Lucas": pages 263-264.

Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Creation in the Psalms  -- Gordon Wenham; title: Fierce beasts and free processes: a proposed reading of God's speeches in the book of Job  -- John Bimson; title: The traditional Israelite legal settings: social contexts in Proverbs?  -- Hillary Nyika; title: Personified wisdom in early Judaism  -- Knut M. Heim; title: Ancient and modern wisdom: the intersection of clinical and theological understanding of health  -- Paul S. Fiddes; title: The way of practical modesty  -- Brian Haymes; title: The environment and the developing world  -- Elaine Storkey; title: Hopeful disciples in a time of climate change  -- John Weaver; title: Take ten: scientists and their religious beliefs  -- Robert S. White; title: The evolving agenda of biblical studies  -- Simon Woodman; title: Moving towards a theological perspective on 'place' in Mark's gospel  -- Mike Pears; title: 'Not made with hands': the heavenly temple in Hebrews and Revelation  -- Stephen Finamore; title: 'Play up! Play up! And play the game!' Cricket and our place in the world -- Robert Ellis.