Wisdom, Science, and the Scriptures: Essays in Honor of Ernest Lucas - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1620329662 ISBN 13: 9781620329665

Publisher: Pickwick Publications, 2015

Synopsis

This collection of essays is offered in admiration of and in gratitude for the work of Ernest Charles Lucas. The title of the volume acknowledges Ernest's particular areas of interest and expertise. The word wisdom comes first for two reasons: firstly because the Bible's Wisdom literature is a particular love about which Ernest has published a number of books, and secondly because wisdom is a characteristic of the man. Several of the contributions to this volume pick up the theme of biblical wisdom, while others touch on the practical application of a wisdom shaped by the Scriptures to vital contemporary issues. The second word of the title, science, reflects both Ernest's first career as a research bio-chemist and his interest as a theologian in exploring the relationship between science and faith. This area of interest is reflected in a number of the contributions to this collection, including Ernest's passionate interest in and concern about climate change. The final words of the title are and the Scriptures. Ernest has, at one time or another, taught every part of the Bible and retained a keen interest in the discipline of Biblical Studies. Once again, this is reflected in some of the contributions. There are other aspects to Ernest Lucas and among them is a love of sport, especially cricket. And so the collection ends with a reflection on this wonderful pastime.

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About the Authors

Stephen Finamore has been a lawyer, led a community development project in inner London, spent three years supporting rurual development in the Andes, and served ten years as pastor of a local church. He holds a degree in law from the London School of Economics and an MA and DPhil in theology from Oxford, and is Principal of Brisol Baptist College. He is married to Rebecca and their two daughters are Debbie and Jenny.

John Weaver is a retired Baptist minister; a former tutor and fellow in practical theology at Regent's Park College Oxford; principal of the Cardiff Baptist College; and dean of the Faculty of Theology, Cardiff University. He is the author of Outside-In: Theological Reflections on Life (2006), Christianity and Science (SCM Core Text) (2010), and, with Phil Jump, Love: Work--Reflections and Prayers for a World at Work (2021).

Edition details

• Publisher: Pickwick Publications
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1620329662
• ISBN 13: 9781620329665
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 278
• Editor: Finamore Stephen