The creation-evolution controversy is one of the most contentious in Christianity. It may appear to many to be much less important than issues with more direct moral implications. Yet how we view the relationship between science and religion will have a significant impact on how we live and on how we understand our faith and our world. Herold Weiss comes to this issue not as a scientist, historian, or a philosopher, but rather as a student of Scripture. He believes that the various authors of Scripture view creation in varied and sometimes contrasting ways. Many discussions of creation focus on the first three chapters of Genesis, but Weiss takes in the entire scope of scripture, looking at creation in the prophets, the wisdom literature, Genesis 2, Genesis 1, Romans, the Corinthian letters, Colossians, Hebrews, and finally Revelation. In a book of this size it is impossible to study all of these areas in depth, but Weiss provides an excellent overview that will help any student of the Bible gain a better perspective on how creation impacts biblical teaching on a variety of issues. His presentation is representative, rather than exhaustive, but it provides a breadth that is much needed, and often lacking, in discussions of this issue. No matter in which way the biblical authors viewed creation, they were free to affirm their faith in the Creator. Weiss helps us understand that we, like them, can also affirm our faith in the Creator God no matter how we view the natural world and the universe in which we live. The Bible itself demonstrates the independence of faith from any and all cultural descriptions of the material reality of which we are a part. This book would provide a suitable guide for a Sunday School class or small group wanting to look at creation from a variety of perspectives.
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Herold Weiss. Creation in Scripture
ADVANCE PRAISE FOR. CREATION IN SCRIPTURE
CREATION. IN. SCRIPTURE
PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
CREATION IN THE. PROPHETIC LITERATURE
CREATION IN THE WISDOM LITERATURE. AND THE PSALMS
CREATION IN GENESIS 2:4B–4:26
CREATION IN GENESIS 1:1–2:4A
CREATION IN THE LETTER TO THE ROMANS
CREATION IN THE CORINTHIAN. CORRESPONDENCE
CREATION IN THE LETTER TO THE COLOSSIANS
CREATION IN THE EXHORTATION TO THE HEBREWS
CREATION IN REVELATION
CREATION IN THE BIBLE
End Notes
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In this brief and concise volume, Dr. Weiss demonstrates the importance of exploring the entirety of Biblical evidence on this all too often divisive topic. With clarity and concrete example, he makes clear that this subject does not lend itself to simplistic answers. This volume makes a significant contribution to conversations regarding creation and the Bible. It is my hope that people of faith will use this helpful book to further future dialogue among those who value both Scripture and the human reason with which we have been graced by our loving Creator God! For those who believe that one can be both scholarly and faithful, this is a ‘must read’ book!
Rev. Dr. Robert R. LaRochelle Author, Crossing the Street and Part Time Pastor, Full Time Church Pastor, United Church of Christ
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Darwin’s main contribution was to note that nature carried on a labor similar to that performed by breeders of pedigreed domestic animals. By selecting members of a species with certain specific characteristics, and selecting their descendants with the desired characteristics over several generations, eventually breeders produce a generation in which all members have the desired characteristics. In this way breeders produce cows, dogs, cats and horses of different breeds. Darwin postulated that a similar process takes place in nature without human intervention. Darwin’s observations opened up a way of understanding how evolution takes place, they did not show that it happens — that was already known. Based on Darwin’s observations scientists have made innumerable advances affecting evolution in its multiple aspects. These advances, however, do not detract from the value of Darwin’s foundational work.
Every scientist considers Charles Darwin one of the greatest scientists in human history. The British nation, an officially Christian nation in which the king or queen is the head of both the state and the church, is so proud of him that it has placed his portrait in one of the bills of its currency. With humility I thank Charles Darwin for having made possible the scientific advances that allow me to have lived already seventeen years more than either my father or my mother. I think it is impossible to be a responsible, honest and grateful Christian and not recognize the contributions Charles Darwin made to science. All modern life scientists stand on his shoulders. To deny it is at best ingratitude and at worst either ignorance or hypocrisy. The church may harbor many faults within and survive, but it may not retain these two in these days.
