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This volume seeks to present a concise yet original perspective on the Science of Theology, drawing insights from revelation, history, prophecy, reason, and analogy. It aspires to be an introductory key to understanding the foundational principles of the divine science it explores. If it can illuminate the past, present, and future for its readers, encourage investigation and inquiry, and foster unity among people of diverse nations and religions based on the unchanging, infinite truths of the divine, then it will have fulfilled the purpose envisioned by the author.

Delve into the rich theological landscape crafted by Parley P. Pratt, a key figure in the early days of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Originally published in 1855, Key to the Science of Theology stands as a foundational text in Mormon thought. Pratt navigates a broad spectrum of theological themes, starting with a spiritual history of the Jews and Gentiles and their evolving relationship with God. He then ventures into the unique cosmology of the Latter-day Saints. Drawing extensively from the scriptures—both the Old and New Testaments, as well as LDS revelations—Pratt ...

In this thought-provoking volume, the author explores the tumultuous relationship between science and theology throughout modern history. He argues that attempts to interfere with scientific progress in the name of religion—despite good intentions—have led to significant harm for both fields. Conversely, he posits that unimpeded scientific inquiry, even when it challenges religious beliefs, ultimately benefits both science and spirituality. This work chronicles the gradual liberation of scientific thought from theological constraints, though it has drawn criticism from contemporary ...

In the 21st Century, weve witnessed a significant resurgence of skepticism towards science, particularly among Evangelicals. However, this conflict between science and religion is far from new. In the late 1800s, author Andrew Dickson White asserted that any interference with science in the name of religion, regardless of intent, has historically led to dire consequences for both realms. Conversely, he argued that unimpeded scientific inquiry, even when seemingly threatening to religious beliefs, ultimately fosters the greatest advancements for both science and faith. In this volume, White ...

HIDDEN DIVINITY OF GOD is an epic 100-episode audio documentary that presents the most comprehensive multidimensional proof for the existence, nature, and identity of God ever assembled for the audio medium. The series synthesizes twelve distinct disciplines—physics, cosmology, mathematics, philosophy, textual criticism, archaeology, history, patristics, theology, liturgy, mysticism, and doxology—into a unified narrative arc that is intellectually rigorous, spiritually nourishing, and cinematically immersive. Each episode is a self-contained exploration of a single witness, text, doctrine,...

In this very short introduction, Tim Bayne introduces the field of philosophy of religion and engages with some of the most burning questions philosophers discuss.

For more than 40 years, The Universe Next Door has set the standard for a clear, concise introduction to worldviews. Using his widely influential model of eight basic worldview questions, James Sire examines prominent worldviews that have shaped the Western world: theism, deism, naturalism, Marxism, nihilism, existentialism, Eastern monism, New Age philosophy, postmodernism, and Islam. The sixth edition, updated by Sire's longtime editor Jim Hoover, features a chapter on challenges to a Christian worldview in the 21st century.

Ravi Zacharias and Vince Vitale defend the absolute claims of Christ against modern belief in the "secular gods" of atheism, scientism, relativism, and more. The rise of these secular gods presents the most serious challenge to the absolute claims of Christ since the founding of Christianity...

For centuries, the story of Adam and Eve has resonated richly through the corridors of art, literature, and theology. But for most moderns, taking it at face value is incongruous. Author John Walton explores the ancient Near Eastern context of Genesis 2-3, creating space for a faithful reading of Scripture along with full engagement with science for a new way forward in the human origins debate.

In Signposts to God, particle physicist Peter Bussey introduces listeners to the mysteries of modern physics and astronomy. Authored in clear, accessible prose, Bussey provides a primer on topics such as the laws of nature, quantum physics, fine-tuning, and current cosmological models. Bussey argues that, far from ruling out a divine creator, modern physics and astronomy present us with compelling signposts to God. The more we know about the cosmos and our presence in it, the more plausible belief in God becomes.

Roughgarden rejects both junk science based on spurious metaphors and junk religion based on spurious theology. In their place, she offers an inspiring accommodation between thoughtful science and compassionate religion.

Written between A.D. 413 and 426, The City of God is one of the great cornerstones in the history of Christian thought, a book which is vital to the understanding of modern Western society. Augustine originally intended it to be an apology for Christianity against the accusation that the Church was responsible for the decline of the Roman Empire, which had occurred just three years earlier. Indeed, Augustine produced a great amount of evidence to prove that paganism was responsible for this event. However, by the time the work was finished, the book had taken on a larger theme.

The end times have seen a great amount of interest within the last two decades. The Iraq and Afghanistan wars, the Arab Spring, ISIS, and the Iranian stand-off have focused us on the future of the Middle East - the center of the Bible's prophecies about the last days. Yet there hasn't been a comprehensive overview of biblical prophecy and eschatology for more than five decades. Mark Hitchcock's book is that comprehensive resource for the 21st-century listener. The End will provide a solid biblical foundation for Christians to explore the essential truths.

Although Christian believers agreed with one another that the Bible was authoritative and that it should be interpreted through commonsense principles, there was rampant disagreement about what Scripture taught about slavery. Furthermore, most Americans continued to believe that God ruled over the affairs of people and nations, but they were radically divided in their interpretations of what God was doing in and through the war.

Can scientific explanation ever make reference to God or the supernatural? The present consensus is no; indeed, a naturalistic stance is usually taken to be a distinguishing feature of modern science. Science Without God?: Rethinking the History of Scientific Naturalism shows that the history of Western science presents us with a more nuanced picture.

Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion (1779) by the Scottish philosopher David Hume examines whether one can rationally come to any conclusions about God's nature. Three philosophers, Demea, Philo, and Cleanthes, debate this question in a series of dialogues. While all three agree that a god exists, they hold different views on God's nature.

A compilation of narratives and histories based on the largely unheard or ignored perspectives of Scientologists themselves, Among the Scientologists draws on six years of interviews, fieldwork, and research conducted among members of the Church of Scientology. This groundbreaking work examines features of the new religion's history, theology, and praxis in ways that move discussion beyond apostate-driven and expose accounts.

Anthropologists have invariably engaged in their discipline as a form of redemption, whether to escape from social restriction, nourish their souls, reform their home polities, or vindicate "the natives". Redeeming Anthropology explores how in pursuit of a secular science sired by the Enlightenment, adherents to a "faith in mankind" have vacillated between rejecting and embracing theology, albeit in concealed and contradictory ways.

Bigfoot, Nessie, the Wendigo, Nephilim, the list goes on and on. How does a Christian navigate through the craziness? Theology Unbound was created to join in the effort of filling the dire need for there to be solid Christian Explanations. Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.- Ephesians 5:11

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