Adam, Alien or Ape? Edgar H. Andrews March 30, 2022Four possible models of how humans came to possess their unique traits, in an imaginative old earth creationist book. Science Theology Adam and Eve
(Mis)Reading Martin Luther King, Jr. Aaron Ducksworth February 28, 2022Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the most impactful theologians of the 20th century, but most Christians have never read his work. Here is how to read him. Race Theology
On the Origins of a Virtuous Vision for Human Perfection Paul Louis Metzger January 17, 2022Swamidass invites us to treat one another virtuously in the midst of our differences, not as things but as persons, as King envisioned in view of Jesus. Theology Society
Four Questions for the Genealogical Adam and Eve Greg Cootsona January 11, 2022This is one of those insights that corresponds to the Bible’s intent and makes me think “Why didn’t someone say this so clearly earlier?” Theology Ancestry Adam and Eve
A Biblical Scholar’s Perspective on People Outside the Garden Michael S. Heiser January 4, 2022I don’t see any biblical passage that is fatal to the thesis. On the other hand, I also don’t see—and the author admits this openly—any explicit data in the text to support the thesis. Theology Ancestry Adam and Eve
Showing There is No Incompatibility Between Evolution and the Bible Andrew Ter Ern Loke December 29, 2021The critics misunderstand a highly significant result. This book answers the twelve objections to evolution raised by Wayne Grudem. Theology
Reading Creation in the Bible in Light of Science Today Richard E. Averbeck December 21, 2021The biblical text gives us anchor points in our engagement with modern science even though it does not focus on a lot of the concerns that modern scientists have in their work. Theology
Preferring an Ancient Genealogical Adam and Eve William Lane Craig December 14, 2021Why do I prefer an ancient genealogical Adam over Josh’s hypothesized recent genealogical Adam? The reasons are both biblical and scientific. Theology
Antipodes and the Scandal of Particularity Kenneth D. Keathley December 7, 2021The main concern about the Genealogical Adam and Eve model (GAE) is its assertion that humans already existed outside the Garden. My contention is that there is nothing new about this. Theology
May More Scientists Care About Adam and Eve William Lane Craig, et al. November 8, 2021In Quest of the Historical Adam is an olive branch to scientists, putting forward an account of human origins that is consistent with evolution. Evolution Theology Science
William Lane Craig Schooled Me On Evolution Suan Sonna October 27, 2021I ultimately learned that Christians do not have to strawman science, and scientists do not have to strawman religion. Evolution Theology
Is evolutionary science in conflict with Adam and Eve? Daniel Gordon Ang, et al. April 11, 2021It is difficult to classify every way of understanding Adam and Eve alongside evolution. These four questions are a helpful starting point. Adam and Eve Theology
William Lane Craig: An Exchange with Ken Ham S. Joshua Swamidass February 15, 2021This was the time that Ken Ham and William Lane Craig discussed evolution and Jesus at Peaceful Science. Dialogue Science Theology
Michael S. Heiser: How Do Sacred and Natural History Entwine? S. Joshua Swamidass January 12, 2021Michael Heiser pursues his exegetical work on its own terms, engaging watchfully with science. How do sacred and natural history combine? Adam and Eve Theology
Bryan Butler: More Than The Image of God Kristel Tjandra December 3, 2020The question of race is pointed. Are we all in the image of God? With equal rights and dignity? Or are some of us different. Ancestry Art Theology
The War That Never Was Kenneth W. Kemp October 29, 2020In his book, The War that Never Was, Kenneth Kemp unpacks the historical misconception that science and faith are inherently at odds. History Science Theology
What About Intelligent Design? Greg Cootsona September 28, 2020Mere Science and the Christian Faith by Greg Cootsona sparked a conversation about Intelligent Design’s place in science and in the Church. Design Dialogue Science Theology
Why I Left Young-Earth Creationism Glenn R. Morton September 7, 2020In memory of Glenn Morton (1950-2020), Peaceful Science is republishing his personal account and testimony of leaving Young-Earth Creationism. Confession Dialogue Science Theology
Retrieving Augustine’s Doctrine of Creation Gavin Ortlund July 15, 2020Gavin Ortlund’s new book, Retrieving Augustine’s Doctrine of Creation, explores how Augustine’s doctrine of creation influences current creation debates. Dialogue History Theology
Jon Garvey: A Biblical Theology of People Outside the Garden Ciara Reyes-Ton May 14, 2020Jon Garvey published the first book-length response to Joshua Swamidass’ The Genealogical Adam and Eve, a theological case for people outside the garden. Adam and Eve Theology
Gavin Ortlund: Which Hills to Die On? Gavin Ortlund May 12, 2020Gavin Ortlund’s new book, Finding the Right Hills to Die On, advocates for prioritizing which theological concerns are most important when engaging science. Evolution Theology
Brian Godawa’s Midrash on Human Origins Ciara Reyes-Ton May 5, 2020In his series of novels, Brian Godawa joins the ancient midrash tradition of imaginatively retelling human origins through the lens of Genesis. Dialogue Evolution Theology
Response to Madueme: Are People Outside the Garden Ruled Out? Daniel Gordon Ang April 11, 2020Madeume’s objections do not challenge Swamidass’ key thesis: a traditional, literal reading of Scripture does not rule out people outside the Garden. Adam and Eve Theology
Implicated vs. Incidental: Relevance Theory and The Meaning of Genesis John W. Hilber March 30, 2020John W. Hilber explains how Relevance Theory clarifies the meaning of text, by clarifying what is implicated vs. incidental to the message. Adam and Eve Theology