A scientist reads Job 42.3
As a scientist, I read Job 42.3 by noting that both science and theology are limited in their capacity to understand our world and the divine nature. However, wonder, a core concept within the verse, is a motivating characteristic of rational thinking that inspires and motivates humanity to discover...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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[2018]
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Theology
Year: 2018, Volume: 121, Issue: 4, Pages: 261-267 |
| IxTheo Classification: | CF Christianity and Science HB Old Testament NBC Doctrine of God NBD Doctrine of Creation |
| Further subjects: | B
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B Wisdom B Humility B Bible. Ijob 42,3 B Science B reader response B Wonder B Empowerment |
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| Summary: | As a scientist, I read Job 42.3 by noting that both science and theology are limited in their capacity to understand our world and the divine nature. However, wonder, a core concept within the verse, is a motivating characteristic of rational thinking that inspires and motivates humanity to discover more. Opposing conventional interpretations that Job 42.3 is a divine humiliation of humankind, this verse is read as challenging humanity to the praxis of discovery, not least through scientific endeavour. |
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| ISSN: | 2044-2696 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/0040571X18765424 |