DNA Fingerprinting and the Offertory Prayer: A Sermon

This Christian sermon uses a DNA lab experience as a basis for theological reflection on ourselves and our offering. Who are we to God? What determines the self that we offer? Can the alphabet of DNA shed light for us on the Word of God in our lives? This first attempt to introduce the language and...

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Published in:Zygon
Main Author: Beckmann, Kim L. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Wiley-Blackwell 1999
In: Zygon
Further subjects:B LABORATORY
B Grace
B DNA
B Word of God
B Sermon
B Faith
B Sacrifice
B offertory
B Eucharist
B DNA fingerprinting
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Summary:This Christian sermon uses a DNA lab experience as a basis for theological reflection on ourselves and our offering. Who are we to God? What determines the self that we offer? Can the alphabet of DNA shed light for us on the Word of God in our lives? This first attempt to introduce the language and laboratory environment of genetic testing (represented by DNA fingerprinting) within a parish preaching context juxtaposes liturgical, scientific, and biblical language and settings for fresh insights.
ISSN:1467-9744
Contains:Enthalten in: Zygon
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1111/0591-2385.00232