The fifth R: Jesus as evolutionary psychologist

The historical Jesus seems to have known about human nature as described by evolutionary psychology. He addresses the dispositions of human nature that evolutionary psychology says are central: resources, reproduction, relatedness (kinship), and reciprocity. In doing so he answers Aristotle's q...

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Main Author: Williams, Patricia A. (Author)
Format: Electronic/Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge 2005
In: Theology and science
Year: 2005, Volume: 3, Issue: 2, Pages: 133-143
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Jesus Christus / Evolutionary psychology
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
ZD Psychology
Further subjects:B Psychology
B Evolution
B Jesus Christus
B Life of Jesus research
Online Access: Volltext (doi)
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Summary:The historical Jesus seems to have known about human nature as described by evolutionary psychology. He addresses the dispositions of human nature that evolutionary psychology says are central: resources, reproduction, relatedness (kinship), and reciprocity. In doing so he answers Aristotle's question, how can human beings flourish? His answer opens a window onto the divine.
ISSN:1474-6700
Contains:In: Theology and science
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/14746700500141515