The Future of God : An Academic Perspective.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schwalbe, Stephen R.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Religion and science.

Religion and sociology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (126 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Eugene : Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2025.

Summary:

Stephen R. Schwalbe's 'The Future of God: An Academic Perspective' explores the future of God through an interdisciplinary approach, analyzing theology, sociology, biology, and physics. The book examines how the Abrahamic religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—have evolved and their potential future trajectories. Christianity is highlighted for its adaptability in theology compared to Judaism and Islam. The author discusses perspectives on the future of God, ranging from eternal constancy to societal decline in religious belief. Targeted at general readers interested in religion's evolution, the book offers insights into the interplay between academic fields and the concept of God, aiming to forecast potential developments in divine worship and belief systems. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Title Page

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part 1

Judaism

Islam

Christianity

Evolution of God—Theology

Evolution of God—Sociology

Evolution of God—Biology

Evolution of God—Physics

Part 2

Future of God: It’s Personal

New, Revised God

Evolution of Faith in God

Accommodating a Personal God

Conclusion

Appendix

Bibliography

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ISBN:

979-83-85243-73-0

OCLC:

1523350141