Vestige of Eden, Image of Eternity: Common Experience, the Hierarchy of Being, a

Description: Vestige of Eden, Image of Eternity by Daniel Toma Presents a Catholic worldview of creation and the universe and shows that it is reasonable in the light of the best of human experience, both modern and pre-modern. The Catholic worldview maintains that the Liturgy of the Church - the image of eternity - is the ""blueprint"" for material and immaterial reality. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Vestige of Eden, Image of Eternity: Common Experience, the Hierarchy of Being, and Modern Science proffers a Catholic worldview of creation and the universe and shows that it is reasonable in the light of the best of human experience, both modern and pre-modern. The Catholic worldview maintains that the Liturgy of the Church—the image of eternity—is the "blueprint" for material and immaterial reality. This liturgical structure is manifested in the natural world through the hierarchy of being—the vestige of Eden—evident to human knowledge, and as such provides a framework that easily subsumes and makes sense of the data of modern scholarship and science. It also leaves them open to understanding in the light of realties beyond matter. Proposing a novel framework for understanding reality to modern ears, yet old in the history of human thought, Vestige of Eden will be of interest to general readers and college students, while proving profitable for the academic as well. Author Biography Daniel Toma is a faculty member of the Department of Biological Sciences at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He earned a PhD in behavioral genetics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Review "This original book fills a gap in the market. Advocating for the importance of a hierarchical view of beings, it shows how a materialistic approach has strong limitations that make for difficult interdisciplinary dialogue between different sciences. In our postmodern time, such difficulty poses a big problem to research, and because of that it requires an answer. Vestige of Eden, Image of Eternity is clear, coherent, and effective in addressing these issues."--Fr. Giulio Maspero, Pontifical University of Holy Cross, and member of the Pontifical Academy of Theology"Shows that scientific (and philosophical) rigor does not have to entail a bleak vision of the cosmos as nothing but atoms interacting in a void. In this book, Daniel Toma offers an inspiring alternative, in which our union with divine grace can help draw our perception of creation into that of a heavenly liturgy."--Fr. Andrew Pinsent, Ian Ramsey Centre for Science and Religion at the Faculty of Theology and Religion, University of Oxford"Dan Toma, a geneticist by trade, is the kind of writer that few of us can ever hope to be: clear, brilliant, and captivating. I am struck by the love and wonder with which he views things--whether small things such as a stream or unfathomably rich realities such as God the Trinity. He is a born questioner. The serenity and joy that attend his quest, and the clarity and depth with which he explains the answers he has found, make this book a rare delight. This book nourishes the soul in every way."--Matthew Levering, James N. and Mary D. Perry Jr. Chair of Theology, Mundelein Seminary"In the postmodern wasteland without meaning and purpose, it is refreshing to find a commentary that explains, embraces, and celebrates the order of the universe. Vestige of Eden, Image of Eternity is a much needed challenge to a cynical and unintelligible world that has turned its back on God. It is scientific yet theological, academic yet accessible, full of Faith yet reasonable. He invites us to understand a Creation that reflects the glory and liturgical splendor of God, who alone will satisfy our quest for meaning and purpose."--John Horvat, author of Return to Order: From a Frenzied Economy to an Organic Christian Society--Where Weve Been, How We Got Here, and Where We Need to Go"Astonishing in its scope, Vestige of Eden, Image of Eternity is nothing less than a comprehensive survey of the heavens and the earth. Dan Toma has presented not only religion grounded in reason, but also science unmarred by materialism. A revolutionary work."--Dale Ahlquist, President, American Chesterton Society Review Quote "This original book fills a gap in the market. Advocating for the importance of a hierarchical view of beings, it shows how a materialistic approach has strong limitations that make for difficult interdisciplinary dialogue between different sciences. In our postmodern time, such difficulty poses a big problem to research, and because of that it requires an answer. Vestige of Eden, Image of Eternity is clear, coherent, and effective in addressing these issues."--Fr. Giulio Maspero, Pontifical University of Holy Cross, and member of the Pontifical Academy of Theology "Shows that scientific (and philosophical) rigor does not have to entail a bleak vision of the cosmos as nothing but atoms interacting in a void. In this book, Daniel Toma offers an inspiring alternative, in which our union with divine grace can help draw our perception of creation into that of a heavenly liturgy."--Fr. Andrew Pinsent, Ian Ramsey Centre for Science and Religion at the Faculty of Theology and Religion, University of Oxford "Dan Toma, a geneticist by trade, is the kind of writer that few of us can ever hope to be: clear, brilliant, and captivating. I am struck by the love and wonder with which he views things--whether small things such as a stream or unfathomably rich realities such as God the Trinity. He is a born questioner. The serenity and joy that attend his quest, and the clarity and depth with which he explains the answers he has found, make this book a rare delight. This book nourishes the soul in every way."--Matthew Levering, James N. and Mary D. Perry Jr. Chair of Theology, Mundelein Seminary "In the postmodern wasteland without meaning and purpose, it is refreshing to find a commentary that explains, embraces, and celebrates the order of the universe. Vestige of Eden, Image of Eternity is a much needed challenge to a cynical and unintelligible world that has turned its back on God. It is scientific yet theological, academic yet accessible, full of Faith yet reasonable. He invites us to understand a Creation that reflects the glory and liturgical splendor of God, who alone will satisfy our quest for meaning and purpose."--John Horvat, author of Return to Order: From a Frenzied Economy to an Organic Christian Society--Where Weve Been, How We Got Here, and Where We Need to Go "Astonishing in its scope, Vestige of Eden, Image of Eternity is nothing less than a comprehensive survey of the heavens and the earth. Dan Toma has presented not only religion grounded in reason, but also science unmarred by materialism. A revolutionary work."--Dale Ahlquist, President, American Chesterton Society Details ISBN0999513486 Author Daniel Toma Pages 344 Year 2019 ISBN-10 0999513486 ISBN-13 9780999513484 Publisher Franciscan Academic Press Short Title Vestige of Eden, Image of Eternity Language English Format Paperback Imprint Franciscan Academic Press Place of Publication Steubenville Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2019-07-24 NZ Release Date 2019-07-24 UK Release Date 2019-07-24 Subtitle Common Experience, the Hierarchy of Being, and Modern Science DEWEY 231.765 Audience Professional & Vocational Publication Date 2019-08-30 US Release Date 2019-08-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136555079;

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