Ernest C. Lucas
Author of Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the Psalms & Wisdom Literature (Exploring the Bible, 3)
About the Author
Ernest C. Lucas is vice principal emeritus of Bristol Baptist College and an honorary research fellow in theology and religious studies at the University of Bristol. His other books include commentaries on Daniel and Ezekiel and a textbook on the Psalms and wisdom literature. A former research show more biochemist, he has also written books and articles on science and Christian faith. show less
Works by Ernest C. Lucas
Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the Psalms & Wisdom Literature (Exploring the Bible, 3) (2003) 310 copies, 1 review
Associated Works
Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible (2005) — Contributor, some editions — 598 copies, 5 reviews
Theological Interpretation of the Old Testament: A Book-by-Book Survey (2005) — Contributor — 277 copies
Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary Set: Old Testament (2009) — Afterword — 167 copies
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This is an excellent, popular level introduction to the wide range of issues that arise as people read Genesis' early chapters in the light of scientific understandings of the world.
It is simple to read in both style and length (190 pages). Lucas has his own views, but is fair to the spectrum. He is neither a literalist nor a sceptic. Instead, with a broad understanding of the scientific endeavour and its findings, he is able to say in a nicely measured way what the person reading Genesis show more can learn from the insights of science (and what they can't). I have no hesitation in recommending this to my church: it is not foolishly simplistic, it is humble about the conditional nature of both scientific and biblical interpretations (even ones he favours), it is more interested in how science and the Bible work together than fueling antagonism, it is well written, it contains a short list of sensible references at the end of each chapter, and it is keenly interested in the meaning of Genesis.
Originally written for SU, it was then reworked a decade later for this IVP edition. While it is a pity they didn't do better with the typsetting for the new edition, it has kept the price down, and that makes it even more accessible. show less
It is simple to read in both style and length (190 pages). Lucas has his own views, but is fair to the spectrum. He is neither a literalist nor a sceptic. Instead, with a broad understanding of the scientific endeavour and its findings, he is able to say in a nicely measured way what the person reading Genesis show more can learn from the insights of science (and what they can't). I have no hesitation in recommending this to my church: it is not foolishly simplistic, it is humble about the conditional nature of both scientific and biblical interpretations (even ones he favours), it is more interested in how science and the Bible work together than fueling antagonism, it is well written, it contains a short list of sensible references at the end of each chapter, and it is keenly interested in the meaning of Genesis.
Originally written for SU, it was then reworked a decade later for this IVP edition. While it is a pity they didn't do better with the typsetting for the new edition, it has kept the price down, and that makes it even more accessible. show less
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