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Dictionary of Christianity and Science: The Definitive Reference for the Intersection of Christian Faith and Contemporary Science Hardcover – April 25, 2017
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The definitive reference work on science and Christian belief
How does Christian theology relate to scientific inquiry? What are the competing philosophies of science, and do they "work" with a Christian faith based on the Bible? No reference work has covered this terrain sufficiently--until now.
Featuring entries from over 140 international contributors, the Dictionary of Christianity and Science is a deeply-researched, peer-reviewed, fair-minded work that illuminates the intersection of science and Christian belief. In one volume, you get reliable summaries and critical analyses of over 450 relevant concepts, theories, terms, movements, individuals, and debates. You will find answers to your toughest questions about faith and science, from the existence of Adam and Eve to the age of the earth, evolution and string theory.
FEATURES INCLUDE:
- Over 450 entries that will help you think through some of today's most challenging scientific topics, including climate change, evolution, bioethics, and much more
- Essays from over 140 leading international scholars, including Francis Beckwith, Michael Behe, Darrell Bock, William Lane Craig, Hugh Ross, Craig Keener, Davis Young, John Walton, and many more
- Multiple-view essays on controversial topics allow you to understand and compare differing Christian viewpoints
- Learn about flesh-and-blood figures who have shaped the interaction of science and religion: Augustine, Aquinas, Bacon, Darwin, and Stephen Hawking are just the beginning
- Fully cross-referenced, entries include references and recommendations for further reading
Advance Praise:
"Every Christian studying science will want a copy within arm’s reach." --Scot McKnight, Northern Seminary
"This is an invaluable resource that belongs in every Christian's library. I will be keeping my copy close by when I’m writing." --Lee Strobel, Elizabeth and John Gibson chair of apologetics, Houston Baptist University
"Sparkles with passion, controversy, and diverse perspectives."--Karl Giberson, professor of science and religion, Stonehill College
"An impressive resource that presents a broad range of topics from a broad tent of evangelical scholars."--Michael R. Licona, Houston Baptist University
"I am certain that this dictionary will serve the church for many years in leading many to demonstrate that modern science can glorify our Creator and honor his creation." --Denis O. Lamoureux, University of Alberta
"'Dictionary' is too humble a label for what this is! I anticipate that this will offer valuable guidance for Christian faithfulness." --C. John Collins, Covenant Theological Seminary
Get answers to the difficult questions surround faith and science!
Adam and Eve | the Age of the Earth | Climate Change | Evolution | Fossil Record | Genesis Flood | Miracles | Cosmology | Big Bang theory | Bioethics | Darwinism Death | Extraterrestrial Life | Multiverse | String theory | and much, much more
- Print length704 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherZondervan Academic
- Publication dateApril 25, 2017
- Dimensions14.5 x 6.75 x 11.9 inches
- ISBN-100310496055
- ISBN-13978-0310496052
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Paul Copan (PhD, Marquette University) is the Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida. In addition to authoring many journal articles, he has written or edited over thirty books in philosophy, theology, and apologetics, including Creation Out of Nothing: A Biblical, Philosophical, and Scientific Exploration, and has served as President of the Evangelical Philosophical Society. He and his wife, Jacqueline, have six children and live in West Palm Beach.
Tremper Longman III (PhD, Yale University) is a distinguished scholar and Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. He is on the advisory council of the BioLogos Foundation, and is the Old Testament editor for the revised Expositor's Bible Commentary and general editor for the Story of God Bible Commentary Old Testament, and has authored many articles and books on the Psalms and other Old Testament books.
Christopher Reese is a freelance writer and the managing editor of The Worldview Bulletin. He cofounded the Christian Apologetics Alliance and is a general editor of The Dictionary of Christianity and Science (Zondervan, 2017).
Michael G. Strauss(PhD, University of California, Los Angeles) is a David Ross Boyd Professor of Physics at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma, where he lives with his wife, Julie. He conducts research in experimental particle physics using data from the Large Hadron Collider at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. He has previously done research at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center and the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, and he and his collaborators have published around 1,000 papers in peer-reviewed journals. Strauss speaks at churches, schools, and universities around the world about the intersection of science and Christianity.
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- Publisher : Zondervan Academic (April 25, 2017)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 704 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0310496055
- ISBN-13 : 978-0310496052
- Item Weight : 2.88 pounds
- Dimensions : 14.5 x 6.75 x 11.9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #759,284 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,017 in Dictionaries (Books)
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Zondervan is a world-leading Bible publisher and provider of Christian communications. Zondervan, as part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., delivers transformational Christian experiences through its bestselling Bibles, books, curriculum, academic resources and digital products. The Company's products are sold worldwide and translated into nearly 200 languages. Zondervan offices are located in Grand Rapids, MI. For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com.

Christopher L. Reese (MDiv, ThM) is a writer, editor, and journalist. He is the editor-in-chief of The Worldview Bulletin (http://bit.ly/3oWpHSw) and cofounder of the Christian Apologetics Alliance. His work has appeared in Christianity Today, Bible Gateway, and other sites. You can find him on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Ne2Tzv) and Twitter (@clreese).

Paul Copan (Ph.D., philosophy, Marquette University) is Professor and Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics at Palm Beach Atlantic University. He helped established the M.A. Philosophy of Religion program at PBA. He is a professor in this program along with noted philosophers Paul Gould and Brandon Rickabaugh: https://pbaschoolofministry.com/mastersphilosophyreligion/
He is author or editor of about 40 books, and he has contributed chapters to around 40 edited books as well. He is author of "True for You, But Not for Me" (Bethany House), "That's Just Your Interpretation," "How Do You Know You're Not Wrong?", When God Goes to Starbucks: A Guide to Everyday Apologetics (all with Baker), A Little Book for New Philosophers (IVP Academic) and Loving Wisdom: A Guide to Philosophy and Christian Faith (Eerdmans). These are all books that seek to introduce important Christian themes from a philosophical perspective and to make available accessible answers to the toughest questions asked of Christians.
He has co-authored and coedited various books with the noted Christian philosopher William Lane Craig as well as philosophy of religion volumes, including the philosophy of religion, The Rationality of Theism (Routledge), The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Religion (Routledge), and Philosophy of Religion: Classic and Contemporary Issues (Blackwell).
For six years, he was president of the Evangelical Philosophical Society, and he was a visiting scholar at Oxford University (2017). In light of his well-received book *Is God a Moral Monster* (2011), the author is working on a successor volume, *Is God a Vindictive Bully?* (Baker Academic 2022).
His website is www.paulcopan.com.
His official Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/PaulCopanOfficial
See and subscribe to the bi-weekly Worldview Bulletin (Paul is one of five Christian philosophers who contribute to this--along with notable guest contributors): https://worldviewbulletin.substack.com/.

Michael G. Strauss is a David Ross Boyd Professor of Physics at the University of Oklahoma in Norman. He earned his undergraduate degree in physical science from Biola University and his PhD in physics from the University of California in Los Angeles. He conducts research in experimental particle physics studying the fundamental particles and forces in the universe, and has worked at major international laboratories in the United States and in Europe. Dr. Strauss also speaks at churches, schools, and universities around the world about the intersection of science and Christianity. He is one of the four general editors of Zondervan’s Dictionary of Christianity and Science.
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Therefore, I was a bit surprised at what wasn’t included, such as an Index that would let the reader know that Theistic Evolution was to be found
under Evolutionary Creation, which is reasonable, except that there is no cross-reference to let the reader know.
Also, an Index to the Multiple-Views Discussions would have been a helpful and easy-to-create addition to the Dictionary.
Multiple-Views Discussions included, among others, Adam and Eve, the Age of the Universe, Young and Old Earth Creationism, the Days of Creation, Evolutionary Creationism, the Fossil Record, the Genesis Flood, and Hominid Fossils. I was therefore surprised to see so little discussion of other current hot-button Christianity and Science issues like Information and Intelligent Design (one very short article each, both by William Dembski, with no multiple-view response), and Original Sin (one page).
Despite these shortcomings, I recommend this book to anyone interested in the Christianity and Science dialogue.
Another similar, though much smaller, book that does include both a List of Entries and an Index is "A Science and Religion Primer," edited by Heidi Campbell & Heather Looy (Baker Academic, 2009).
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2021
Just to let you know I bought a second book to give to a young University student going into his Junior year. I believe this book will help him with significantly, however, I wish they had included Bible.









