Resurrection, Eschatology, and the Challenge of Big Bang Cosmology
This essay deals with Christian eschatology as a “new creation” based on the bodily resurrection of Jesus, in contrast to scientific cosmologies that predict a “cosmic freeze” and the end of all life and matter in the universe. The seemingly impossible challenge science poses to theology arises from...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage Publ.
[2016]
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| In: |
Interpretation
Year: 2016, Volume: 70, Issue: 1, Pages: 48-60 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Resurrection
/ Theodicy
/ Eschatology
/ Big Bang
/ Cosmology
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| IxTheo Classification: | CF Christianity and Science NBD Doctrine of Creation NBQ Eschatology |
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| Summary: | This essay deals with Christian eschatology as a “new creation” based on the bodily resurrection of Jesus, in contrast to scientific cosmologies that predict a “cosmic freeze” and the end of all life and matter in the universe. The seemingly impossible challenge science poses to theology arises from a philosophical assumption that the predictions of science must come to pass, when there are good reasons for applying a theological scenario to discussion of the future of the universe. Creative dialogue between Christian eschatology and scientific cosmology holds potential benefit for both sides of the debate. |
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| ISSN: | 2159-340X |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Interpretation
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/0020964315603684 |