Why read The Sacred Chain?

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“In this marvelously accessible book, philosopher-Christian Jim Stump provides the reader with new eyes for a journey through time, the origin of the soul, suffering, and morality, and reveals how the latest scientific findings about what it means to be human have led him to a deeper and more authentic…

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2 authors picked The Sacred Chain as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Sy Garte

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This book by James Stump is a landmark work that contains the best amalgam of philosophy, science, and theology that I have come across.

I was strongly moved by the many discussions of the role of change (exemplified by biological evolution) in our world. Stump discusses how science itself, as much as the subjects of scientific enquiry, changes and ties this in with the theological implications of biblical/scientific interactions.

The book covers a great deal of ground as the chain of the title weaves into the problem of evil, the origins of humanity, the definition of the soul, and a…

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Rachel G. Jordan

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I regularly receive messages from aspiring scientist Christians who want to know how to make sense of evolutionary theory and biblical faith. They also want to know how to respectfully and honestly discuss these topics with other people. And so, when this book was released, I jumped for joy.

Written by a deep thinker who is active within the faith and science space, this book offers a personal account of a Christian who systematically digs into the details of evolutionary theory and modern science. While discussing natural selection, human development, and other accompanying topics, this book provides a thoughtful and…

From Rachel's list on diving into the Christian faith and science.