Schwarz, Hans
Vying for Truth - Theology and the Natural Sciences

From the 17th Century to the Present.

The emancipation of the natural sciences from religion was a gradual affair during the last four centuries. Initially many of the leading scientists were churchmen indicating a symbiosis between faith and reason. Due to the increasing specialization in the sciences this close connection came to an end often leading to antagonism and mutual suspicion. This book traces this historical development with its twists and turns in both Europe and North America. It depicts the major players in this story and outlines their specific contributions. The main focus is on the 19th and 20th centuries with figures such as Darwin and Hodge, but also Beecher and Abbott in the 19th century. 236 Seiten, broschiert (Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht 2014) leichte Lagerspuren, Archivexemplarstempel auf Vorsatz/minor shelfwear, archive copy stamp on flyleaf