tailieunhanh - Encyclopedia of science and religion

The dialogue between science and religion is one of the most prominent and visible discourses of our time. The complex but enduring relationship between the sciences and diverse world religions has now transformed itself into what some are calling a new scholarly field of science and religion. This multifaceted conversation has developed into a sustained and dynamic discourse with direct implications for contemporary culture. This discourse affects all religions, in both their intellectual and social dimensions. It also analyzes, supports, and constrains the global impact of the sciences of our times | ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SCIENCE AND RELIGION Editor in Chief J. Wentzel Vrede van Huyssteen James I. McCord Professor of Theology and Science Princeton Theological Seminary Editors Nancy R. Howell Associate Professor of Theology and Philosophy of Religion Saint Paul School of Theology Niels Henrik Gregersen Research Professor in Theology Science University of Aarhus Wesley J. Wildman Associate Professor of Theology and Ethics Boston University Ian Barbour Consulting Editor Carleton College Ryan Valentine Editorial Assistant Princeton Theological Seminary THOIVISON GALE Encyclopedia of Science and Religion J. Wentzel Vrede van Huyssteen 2003 by Macmillan Reference USA. Macmillan Reference USA is an imprint of The Gale Group Inc. a division of Thomson Learning Inc. Macmillan Reference USA and Thomson Learning are trademarks used herein under license. For more information contact Macmillan Reference USA 300 Park Avenue South 9th Floor New York NY 10010 Or you can visit our Internet site at http ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this work covered by the copyright hereon may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means graphic electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording taping Web distribution or information storage retrieval systems without the written permission of the publisher. For permission to use material from this product submit your request via Web at http permissions or you may download our Permissions Request form and submit your request by fax or mail to Permissions Department The Gale Group Inc. 27500 Drake Rd. Farmington Hills MI 48331-3535 Permissions Hotline 248-699-8006 or 800-877-4253 ext. 8006 Fax 248-699-8074 or 800-762-4058 Cover image reproduced by permission of Corbis Shooting Stars Over the Meteor Crater . While every effort has been made to ensure the reliability of the information presented in this publication The Gale Group Inc. does not guarantee the accuracy of the data contained herein. The Gale Group