Ahead of the Evidence

This book, by the holder of a chair in theology and science at Princeton Theological Seminary, addresses exactly the question given in its title: What do theologians and scientists have to say about what makes us unique among creatures? And, does juxtaposing what they say help us understand and answer the question better?

It’s a question of interest to almost everyone. You, like me, are a member of the species Homo sapiens, which...

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