"Evolution from Creation to New Creation is an engaging but
dispassionate exploration of the persisting contest between
'creationists' and evolutionists. Scientific as well as theological
issues are wisely and clearly explained. The authors acknowledge that
religion and science speak different languages, but argue that
religion--not only science--has an interest in nature and the meaning
of violence, suffering, and death. Peters and Hewlett formulate a
theology of 'continuing creation' that will appeal to believers as
well as to interested scientists. Pastors, educators, and all those
concerned with the religion-versus-science conflict will enjoy and
benefit from this fair, original, and incisive elucidation of a
nagging controversy."
Francisco J. Ayala, Professor of Biological Science and Professor of
Philosophy at the University of California at Irvine, and 2001 U.S.
National Medal of Science Laureate "There is a German saying: 'How do we get the cow off the
ice?' Ted Peters and Martinez Hewlett have accomplished just that with
this immensely important book, which is long overdue. They extract
science from its ideological wrappings and show us beautifully and
with utmost precision how the Book of Nature and the Book of Scripture
are not mutually exclusive but actually complement each other--truly a
masterpiece!"
Uwe Siemon-Netto, Religion Editor, United Press International
"There is much to ponder in this informed, informative, and
thought-provoking book by a scientist and a theologian. I learned a
great deal from this small, well-organized, and well-written book, and
I strongly recommend it to theists or nontheists seeking to understand
the rich taxonomy of Christian views on evolution."
Eugenie C. Scott, Executive Director, National Center for Science
Education, Inc.
"Ted Peters and Marty Hewlett have written a crystal-clear
account of all the issues that challenge theology and science on the
origin of life today. They give us a brilliant analysis of
controversial issues like design, direction, purpose, progress, and
divine action in the process of evolution. This is followed by a bold,
constructive proposal that goes beyond these positions to understand
nature on its own terms, according to its own principles, while at the
same time reconciling this scientific understanding with theism. This
book will become an invaluable text for teachers, students, and anyone
interested in the current debate on faith and evolution."
J. Wentzel van Huyssteen, James I. McCord Professor of Theology and
Science, Princeton Theological Seminary |
