Science and the Bible

Can science support the validity of Christian belief? Burge (physics, emeritus, London Univ.) uses his expertise in physics and theology to argue that it can. He begins by explaining the beliefs and corresponding evidence of the religious and scientific perspectives, proceeds to build his case by ex [...]
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Can science support the validity of Christian belief? Burge (physics, emeritus, London Univ.) uses his expertise in physics and theology to argue that it can. He begins by explaining the beliefs and corresponding evidence of the religious and scientific perspectives, proceeds to build his case by examining the biblical evidence for Christianity, and, finally, examines the extra-biblical and scientific evidence. Included are such topics as the historical evidence for the existence of Jesus and the Resurrection. Science-savvy readers may find some of Burge's arguments dubious: To reconcile the seven-day Genesis account of creation with evolution, for example, he proposes a seven-stage account based on an arbitrary application of the evidence. He uses the same selective thinking in stating that the "existence of the church today is the firmest evidence for the Resurrection," which as a scientific or historical argument falls short. Despite these criticisms, Burge does succeed in presenting a modern approach to biblical interpretation to the general reader. As such, his work may find an audience among those Christians open to the idea of an evolving biblical revelation.It is recommended for all collections that emphasize Christianity.