Evolutionary and molecular biology
Book Description
This comprehensive collection brings together twenty-two scholarly papers that examine the fascinating intersection where cutting-edge biological science meets philosophical inquiry and theological reflection. Emerging from an international research conference jointly hosted by the Vatican Observatory in Rome and the Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences in Berkeley, this work represents a unique collaborative effort to bridge scientific discovery with deeper questions of meaning and purpose.
The volume explores how evolutionary biology and molecular genetics can inform and enrich theological understanding, while simultaneously investigating the philosophical dimensions that underlie contemporary scientific research. Rather than viewing science and spirituality as opposing forces, these papers demonstrate how rigorous scientific inquiry can complement and enhance theological reflection.
For readers seeking to understand their place in the natural world through both scientific and spiritual lenses, this collection offers valuable insights into how modern biological discoveries might inform questions of existence, purpose, and divine action. The work addresses fundamental questions about life's development and complexity while maintaining respect for both empirical evidence and theological wisdom.
At 551 pages, this substantial volume provides thorough exploration of topics that matter to anyone interested in how scientific understanding can deepen rather than diminish spiritual contemplation. The collaborative nature of this research demonstrates that meaningful dialogue between science and theology remains not only possible but profoundly enriching.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~15 hours)
📄 Length: 551 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Biological Evolution
- ✓ Explore Évolution
- ✓ Explore Génétique moléculaire
- ✓ Explore Moleculaire biologie
- ✓ Explore Evolutie
- ✓ Explore Aspect religieux
- ✓ Explore Congrès
- ✓ Explore Evolutionary genetics
