| Wisdom of the Liminal: Evolution and Other Animals in Human Becoming Contributor(s): Deane-Drummond, Celia (Author) |
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ISBN: 0802868673 ISBN-13: 9780802868671 Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $32.85 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Theology - Ethics - Religion | Religion & Science - Religion | Christian Theology - Anthropology |
| Dewey: 233.5 |
| LCCN: 2014012171 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (1.10 lbs) 358 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A sophisticated theological anthropology that takes into account evolutionary theories and our relationships to other animals In this book Celia Deane-Drummond charts a new direction for theological anthropology in light of what is now known about the evolutionary trajectories of humans and other animals. She presents a case for human beings becoming fully themselves through their encounter with God, after the pattern of Christ, but also through their relationships with each other and with other animals. Drawing on classical sources, particularly the work of Thomas Aquinas, Deane-Drummond explores various facets of humans and other animals in terms of reason, freedom, language, and community. In probing and questioning how human distinctiveness has been defined using philosophical tools, she engages with a range of scientific disciplines, including evolutionary biology, biological anthropology, animal behavior, ethology, and cognitive psychology. The result is a novel, deeply nuanced interpretation of what it means to be distinctively human in the image of God. |
Contributor Bio(s): Deane-Drummond, Celia: - Celia Deane-Drummond is professor of theology at the University of Notre Dame. Her previous books include Christ and Evolution: Wonder and Wisdom. |