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Alister E. McGrath - The Open Secret: A New Vision for Natural Theology - 9781405126915 - V9781405126915
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The Open Secret: A New Vision for Natural Theology

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Description for The Open Secret: A New Vision for Natural Theology Paperback. Natural Theology explores the knowledge of God as it is observed through nature. This book sets forth a new approach to the study of natural theology, reestablishing its legitimacy as a distinct aspect of Christian theology. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: HRLB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 572.
Natural theology, in the view of many, is in crisis. In this long-awaited book, Alister McGrath sets out a new vision for natural theology, re-establishing its legitimacy and utility.
  • A timely and innovative resource on natural theology: the exploration of knowledge of God as it is observed through nature
  • Written by internationally regarded theologian and author of numerous bestselling books, Alister McGrath
  • Develops an intellectually rigorous vision of natural theology as a point of convergence between the Christian faith, the arts and literature, and the natural sciences, opening up important possibilities for dialogue and cross-fertilization
  • Treats natural theology as a cultural phenomenon, ... Read more
  • Explores topics including beauty, goodness, truth, and the theological imagination; how investigating nature gives rise to both theological and scientific theories; the idea of a distinctively Christian approach to nature; and how natural theology can function as a bridge between Christianity and other faiths
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Product Details

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Weight
572g
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405126915
SKU
V9781405126915
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50

About Alister E. McGrath
ALISTER E. McGRATH is Professor of Historical Theology at Oxford University and Gifford Lecturer at the University of Aberdeen for 2009. He is a world-renowned theologian, and is the author of numerous best-selling titles.

Reviews for The Open Secret: A New Vision for Natural Theology
?Unlike many working in the sciencetheology field, McGrath makes a real effort to address issues of biblical criticism, which gives his work some significant depth, as he incorporates an engagement with the Jesus of history and an application of this to contemporary understandings of natural theology.? ( Reviews in Science and Religion, May 2009) ?McGrath seeks to develop a ... Read more

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