Die wêreldbeeld van die gereformeerde bioloog, Jan Lever (1922-2010): van evolusieteorie na ‘n evolusionistiese geloof?

The world-picture of the reformed biologist, Jan Lever (1922-2010) from an evolutionary theory towards an evolutionistic faith? Evolution as a theory is today proclaimed widely, accepted by many as a fact and it is often reflected even in South Africa in the prescribed textbooks for school and unive...

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Main Author: Walt, Barend Johannes van der 1939- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:Afrikaans
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Published: South African Publ. 2016
In: Koers
Year: 2016, Volume: 81, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-8
IxTheo Classification:CF Christianity and Science
KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history
KDD Protestant Church
NBD Doctrine of Creation
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