It can be a shock in our culture for a Christian to encounter evolutionary biology and conversely for a Darwinian to encounter biblical Christianity. Can a devout Christian with a high view of scripture accept scientific views of evolution? Some proponents of biblical Christianity or Darwinian evolution are quick to claim their incompatibility. However, as strong believers in both Christ and the sciences, we find more harmony than friction between them. If you or someone you care about sees a tension between evolution and Christian faith, we want to help you understand their interaction. This book, written by a biologist, a pastor/biblical scholar, and a theologian, addresses questions from the gifts of each of their disciplines. We acknowledge the insights and authority of the Bible, explain the science of evolution, explore their mutual relevance, and argue that holding the two together deepens our understanding of the world and its creator.
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Telford Work is professor of theology at Westmont College. His Ph D in religion is from Duke University, focusing on doctrine of scripture. He teaches Christian doctrine and theology to undergraduates as well as interdisciplinary first-year seminars, and has taught on five continents as a visiting professor. His most recent book is Jesus—The End and the Beginning, and his course lectures on Christian doctrine and New Testament are online at You Tube and i Tunes U. He is the Scoutmaster for his boys’ Scout troop and on a team of volunteer chaplains for the Santa Barbara County Jail.