Quantum Cosmology and the Laws of Nature: Scientific Perspectives on Divine Acti

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This collection of research papers explores the implications of quantum cosmology and the status of the laws of nature for theological and philosophical issues regarding God's action in the world. The book begins with an introduction to Big Bang, inflation and quantum cosmology.

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This collection of research papers explores the implications of quantum cosmology and the status of the laws of nature for theological and philosophical issues regarding God's action in the world. The main goal is to contribute to constructive theology as it engages current research in the natural sciences, and to investigate the philosophical and theological elements in ongoing theoretical research in the natural sciences. The 17 essays in this volume build upon previous theological and philosophical reflection on contemporary scientific cosmology. After an introduction to Big Bang, inflation and quantum cosmology, these essays respond to a series of questions: What methodological issues are raised by the interaction between theology and science? What is the status of time in contemporary physics and cosmology, and how does this relate to divine temporality? What is the status of the laws of nature and how does this relate to divine action? How should God's action as creator and redeemer be reconceived in light of quantum cosmology and the origin and status of the laws of nature?Given the speculative nature of quantum cosmology, how should theological inquiry build responsibly on the theological positions developed previously in light of Big Bank cosmology?

Author Biography

Robert John Russell is the Ian G. Barbour Professor of Theology and Science in Residence at the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley. He is the author or co-editor of seventeen books, including Cosmology From Alpha To Omega: Theology and Science in Creative Mutual Interaction and Resurrection: Theological And Scientific Assessments. He is also the founder and director of the Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences.Nancey Murphy is Professor of Christian Philosophy at Fuller Theological Seminary. She is an internationally known author and speaker in the field of religion and science.

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"An important collection of research papers that explore the implications of quantum cosmology and the status of the laws of nature for theological and philosophical issues regarding God's action in the world." —Science & Spirit

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"An important collection of research papers that explore the implications of quantum cosmology and the status of the laws of nature for theological and philosophical issues regarding God's action in the world."

Details ISBN0268039763 Language English ISBN-10 0268039763 ISBN-13 9780268039769 Media Book Format Paperback Series Number 1 Illustrations Yes Imprint University of Notre Dame Press Subtitle Scientific Perspectives on Divine Action Place of Publication Notre Dame IN Country of Publication United States DEWEY 523.18 Short Title QUANTUM COSMOLOGY LAWS OF NATU Edited by Nancey Murphy Publisher University of Notre Dame Press Affiliation Fuller Theological Seminary, California DOI 10.1604/9780268039769 UK Release Date 1993-12-30 AU Release Date 1993-12-30 NZ Release Date 1993-12-30 US Release Date 1993-12-30 Author Nancey Murphy Pages 472 Series Scientific Perspectives on Divine Action/Vatican Observatory Year 1993 Publication Date 1993-12-30 Alternative 9780268039769 Audience Undergraduate We've got this

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