The Evolving God: Charles Darwin on the Naturalness of Religion

by J. David Pleins

Book Overview

In focusing on the story of Darwin's religious doubts, scholars too often overlook Darwin's positive contribution to the study of religion.

J. David Pleins traces Darwin's journey in five steps. He begins with Darwin's global voyage, where his encounter with religious and cultural diversity transformed his understanding of religion. Surprisingly, Darwin wrestles with serious theological questions even as he uncovers the evolutionary layers...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1623562473
• ISBN13: 9781623562472
• Release Date: June 2013
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.4"