Religion and creation
By Keith Ward
In this thoughtful exploration of divine creativity, Keith Ward examines how different religious traditions understand the relationship between God and the cosmos. Drawing from the wisdom of twentieth-century thinkers across Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Christianity, Ward presents a vision of the divine that moves beyond static concepts toward a more dynamic understanding of creation.
Rather than viewing God as distant from the world, Ward develops a compelling picture of a creator who remains intimately connected to the unfolding universe. This divine being doesn't simply set creation in motion and step back, but continues to engage with the temporal flow of existence, finding self-expression through the very structure of reality itself.
The book ventures into fascinating territory by weaving together insights from diverse theistic traditions with contemporary discoveries in physics and cosmology. Ward uses this rich tapestry of knowledge to construct a Trinitarian understanding of creation that speaks to modern spiritual seekers while honoring ancient wisdom.
For readers interested in how different faiths approach fundamental questions about existence, this work offers a bridge between traditions often seen as separate. Ward's approach invites contemplation of how the sacred might be working through the very fabric of space and time, offering fresh perspectives on age-old questions about the nature of divine creativity and our place within the cosmic story.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Kosmologie
- ✓ Explore Weltreligion
- ✓ Explore Création (théologie)
- ✓ Explore Cosmologie
- ✓ Explore Qurʼan
- ✓ Explore Science
- ✓ Explore Aspect religieux
- ✓ Explore Cosmology
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Details
- Published
- 1996
- Publisher
- Clarendon Press, Oxford University Press
- ISBN-10
- 0198263937
- Pages
- 351
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- BL226.W37 1996
