reconciling rival theories of origins Carlson, Richard F. 1936- creator Longman, Tremper. text bibliography ilu Downers Grove, Ill IVP Academic c2010 2010 monographic eng

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143 p. ; 21 cm. Physicist Richard Carlson and biblical scholar Tremper Longman address the longstanding problem of how to relate scientific description of the beginnings of the universe with the biblical creation passages found in Genesis chapters 1 and 2. Experts in their respective fields, these two authors provide a way to resolve the seeming conflicting descriptions by showing the meaning of the biblical texts as well as the meaning of scientific description.--From publisher description. Theological and scientific sources and their interpretation -- Characteristics of theology and science relevant to the conflict -- Biblical interpretation : a key element in resolving the creation-evolution conflict -- Creation in the Old Testament -- Creation in the New Testament -- Genesis 1:1-2:3 and Genesis 2:4-25 -- Genesis 1 and 2 as a worldview statement of the ancient people of Israel. Richard F. Carlson and Tremper Longman III. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Criticism, interpretation, etc Creationism Creation Religion and science BS651 .C333 2010 231.7/652 9780830838899 (paperback : alk. paper) 0830838899 2010019871 DLC 150206 20250312111228.0 16229356