Exploring gods relationship to time a semipopular exploration of the nature of divine eternity, focusing on the question of whether god is timeless or temporal. Is gods eternity to be construed as timeless or temporal. Time and eternity deals with difficult issues in modern physics and brings them into relation with traditional theologi. In time and eternity, william lane craig defends the remarkable conclusion that god is timeless without creation and temporal since creation. In this fascinating treatment of gods relationship to time, william lane craig argues that god, though timeless without the universe, is in time since the creation of the universe. William lane craig is an american analytic philosopher and christian theologian, historian, and apologist. William craig makes a persuasive case for the a tensed theory of time and against the b tenseless theory of time. The btheory of time is the metaphysical presupposition of divine timelessness. This is, in my opinion, a very worthwhile read, though one. Its a delight to be here, and im particularly gratified that walter mentioned the evangelical philosophical society. Eternity and time in william lane craigs kalam cosmological. Time and the metaphysics of relativity william lane craig. Craigs scholarly work, which expertly integrates philosophy, science, and theology, deserves to be read widely.
Time and eternity exploring gods relationship to time by william lane craig. Feb 21, 2012 i just finished reading the book time and eternity. In order to explore the interface of time, eternity, and eschatology, we must first come to a. In addition, we have an extensive database of manuals, which are all available in txt, djvu, epub, pdf formats. Time and eternity exploring gods relationship to time. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities.
He and his wife jan have been married since 1971, and have two adult children. Includes a lengthy discussion of the nature of time as dynamic versus static and proposes a novel understanding of divine eternity which is biblically. Explores whether god is timeless or everlasting throughout infinite time. Eternity and time in william lane craig s kalam cosmological argument. Craig has updated and defended the kalam cosmological argument for the existence of god. The topic and motivation for time in eternity in theology and science the topic of this volume, generically described as time and eternity. Time and eternity deals with difficult issues in modern physics and brings them into rela. What is clear is that the doctrine of divine timelessness stands or falls with the btheory of time.
Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Time, eternity, and eschatology william lane craig. Craig has done a great work, and it is marvelous that now the philosophy of religion is engaging with the philosophy of science to the great benefit of both. William lane craig, god, time, and eternity class by. He has authored or edited more than thirty books, including the kalam cosmological argument. Pannenberg, physics, and eschatology in creative mutual. Craig argues his case philosophically by carefully weighing evidence for and against divine temporality and personhood in light of dynamic versus static theories of time and their warrants, in turn, in. This is, in my opinion, a very worthwhile read, though one that will most likely take time. Jan 12, 2011 robert lawrence kuhn host of pbs closer to truth asks william lane craig about gods personal relationship with time. God, time, and eternity religious studies cambridge core.
William lane craig 2 finding real time in quantum mechanics 50 craig callender 3 a radical rethinking of quantum gravity. Time is that dimension of reality whose constituent elements are ordered by relations of earlier than, simultaneous with, and later than and are experienced by us as past, present, and future. This much, at least, is common property among almost all disputants in debates about the nature of time. Can god rightfully be considered timeless or temporal. He has authored or edited over thirty books and is the founder of, a webbased apologetics. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Given that the universe began to exist, a relational view of time suggests that. God, time, and eternity volume 14 issue 4 william lane craig skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. Time and eternity deals with difficult issues in modern physics and brings them into relation with traditional theological doctrines. I just finished reading the book time and eternity. Downloading by william lane craig time and eternity. God, time, and eternity the coherence of theism ii.
He holds faculty positions at talbot school of the. He holds faculty positions at talbot school of theology biola university and houston baptist university. Exploring gods relationship to time by william lane craig. In the providence of god, the invitation to produce this revised edition comes at roughly the same time as the launch of our new webbased ministry reasonable faith at.
God, time, and eternity volume 14 issue 4 william lane craig. From an early age, he proved to be a champion debater at school. Time and the metaphysics of relativity william lane. Exploring gods relationship to time from our website is easy, so you shouldnt have any problems with it even if youre not very techsavvy. William lane craig born august 23, 1949 is an american analytic philosopher and christian theologian, historian, and apologist. Time and eternity by william lane craig, 978158424, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. William lane craig wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Wolfhart pannenberg, theological questions to scientists a. William lane craig phd, university of birmingham, england. Craig teaches a course on god, time and eternity at talbot school of theology, june 1995. Robert lawrence kuhn host of pbs closer to truth asks william lane craig about gods personal relationship with time. William lane craig deals with an argument to the effect that the special theory of relativity str. Reasonable faith has become, i suppose, my signature book, and were grateful for the way the lord has used it in the lives of many.
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