Creation and Double Chaos
Science and Theology in Discussion
- Science & Faith
- Publisher: Fortress Press (Augsburg Fortress)
- Published: 2005
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Publisher's Description
Scientist and theologian Sjoerd Bonting offers a new overarching framework for thinking about issues in religion and science. He looks at the creation controversy itself, including biblical perspectives, tradtional doctrines, and the particular potential contribution of chaos theory. Finally, Bonting extends this perspective, a combination of chaos theory and chaos theology he calls "double-chaos," into a framework that addresses traditional questions about evil, divine agency, soteriology, the understanding of disease, possible extraterrestrial life, and the future.
Endorsements (2)
“In this stimulating work, Sjoerd Bonting engages his expertise as scientist and priest to reflect on the mystery of creation in the purposes of God and comes to unconventional conclusions about traditional ideas of divine 'creation out of nothing.'”
“Making use of recent developments in science, Bonting suggests a new approach to the doctrine of creation. This alternative to both the traditional concept of creatio ex nihilo and to process theology should stimulate work in the science-theology dialogue toward understanding God's creative and saving work in the universe.”
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