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<p>Concurrent with the demise of dualism has been the rise of advanced medical technologies that have brought to the fore difficult issues at both edges of life. Central to questions about abortion, fetal research, reproductive technologies, cloning and euthanasia is our understanding of the nature of human personhood, the reality of life after death and the value of ethical or religious knowledge as compared to scientific knowledge." "In this treatment, J. P. Moreland and Scott B. Rae argue that the rise of these problems alongside the demise of Christian dualism is no coincidence. They therefore employ a theological realism to meet these pressing issues, and to present a reasonable and biblical depiction of human nature as it impinges on critical ethical concerns." "This vigorous philosophical and ethical defense of human nature as body and soul, regardless of whether one agrees or disagrees, will be for all a touchstone for debate and discussion for years to come.</p> <h3>Publishers Weekly</h3> <p>Advanced medical and scientific technologies constantly challenge the way in which humankind perceives the connection between the physical body and the spiritual soul. Historically, ph
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- Author
- James Porter Moreland, Scott B. Rae
- Publisher
- Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press
- Published
- 2000
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780830815777
- Category
- religious
- Subjects
- Christian, Anthropology, Religion
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (37 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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