Discussing Origins with
Reasons to Believe and BioLogos Edited by
Old-Earth Old Earth oror Evolutionary Creation?
Kenneth Keathley, J. B. Stump, and Joe Aguirre
InterVarsity Press P.O. Box 1400, Downers Grove, IL 60515-1426 ivpress.com
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Contents Acknowledgments
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Introduction: How Did We Get Here?
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Hugh Ross, Deborah Haarsma, and Kenneth Keathley 1
Boundaries: What Views Define Your Organization? Robert Stewart, Deborah Haarsma, Hugh Ross, and Kenneth Samples
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Biblical Interpretation: What Is the Nature of Biblical Authority?
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Steve Lemke, John Walton, and Kenneth Samples 3
The Original Couple: What Is the Range of Viable Positions Concerning Adam and Eve?
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Ted Cabal, Loren Haarsma, and Kenneth Samples 4
Death, Predation, and Suffering: Is “Natural Evil” Evil?
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James Dew, J. B. Stump, and Hugh Ross 5
Divine Action: How Does God Interact with the Natural World?
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John Laing, J. B. Stump, and Jeff Zweerink 6
The Scientific Method: Methodological Naturalism or Natural Theology?
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James Dew, J. B. Stump, and Jeff Zw