Karl Rahner and the extra-terrestrial intelligence question

The prospect of extra-terrestrial intelligence has become a central topic of scientific investigation and popular speculation. This has generated questions of ethical and theological significance that now receive growing coverage. Throughout his writings, Karl Rahner remained open to the prospect th...

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Authors: Fisher, Christopher L. (Author) ; Fergusson, David 1956- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Blackwell Publ. 2006
In: Heythrop journal
Year: 2006, Volume: 47, Issue: 2, Pages: 275-290
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Rahner, Karl 1904-1984 / Extraterrestrial being
IxTheo Classification:CF Christianity and Science
KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history
KDB Roman Catholic Church
NBD Doctrine of Creation
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