Creation and Doxology

The doctrine of creation is crucial to the Christian faith, but it has often
been maligned, misinterpreted, or ignored.
Some, such as pagan philosophers and Gnostics, have tended to denigrate the
goodness of the material world. More recently, new questions have emerged
regarding human origins in light of the Darwinian account of evolution. What
does it mean today to both affirm the goodness of God's creation and anticipate
the new creation?
The Center for Pastor Theologians (CPT) seeks to assist pastors in the study
and production of biblical and theological scholarship for the theological
renewal of the church and the ecclesial renewal of theology. Based on the third
annual CPT conference, this volume brings together the reflections of church
leaders, academic theologians, and scientists on the importance-and the many
dimensions-of the doctrine of creation.
Contributors engage with Scripture and scientific theory, draw on examples from
church history, and delve into current issues in contemporary culture in order
to help Christians understand the beginning and ending of God's good creation.