Origin of Humanity and Evolution, The: Science and Scripture in Conversation

Loke, Andrew Ter Ern

ISBN 10: 0567706400 / ISBN 13: 9780567706409

Published by T&T Clark, 2023

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Origin of Humanity and Evolution, The: Science and Scripture in Conversation
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0567706400
• ISBN 13: 9780567706409
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Addressing the intense debate in science and religion in light of evolutionary population genetics, Andrew Ter Ern Loke argues that the theory of evolution as understood by mainstream scientists is compatible with Scripture. Loke asserts that resolving this area of perceived conflict would greatly benefit both scientific and religious communities, and contribute to the spiritual quest of humankind. Whilst affirming that the Bible should be interpreted according to proper hermeneutical principles such as considering the literary genre, literary context, meaning of words, grammatical relationship, and the background and concerns of the ancient authors, this book also assesses the scientific data according to proper mainstream scientific methodology. Having accomplished these tasks, it proposes a model which argues that all humans today have Adam as common ancestor even though this ancestor is not our sole ancestor.

About the Author

Andrew Loke is Associate Professor at Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong.