Creation and Evolution in the Early American Scientific Affiliation

Creation and Evolution in the Early American Scientific Affiliation is a collection of original primary sources from the American Science Affiliation, documenting the debate between creation and evolution in the twentieth century. It includes 53 selections that focus on the encounter between science and American evangelicalism, and will be of interest to natural historians, theologians, academics of philosophy, and history.

Format: Hardback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 18 October 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Originally published in 1995, Creation and Evolution in the Early American Scientific Affiliation stands as the tenth installment in the esteemed Creationism in Twentieth Century America series, which saw a reissue in 2021. This comprehensive volume comprises a rich tapestry of original primary sources sourced from the American Science Affiliation, a group established in response to a perceived need for an academic society dedicated to American Evangelical Scientists. This society was formed with the noble objective of elucidating the intricate relationship between science and faith. Faced with the challenging debate between creation and evolution, the society courageously engaged in this intellectual discourse, leaving a valuable paper trail that captures their profound thoughts and ongoing struggles. This diverse and expansive collection, spanning the first two decades of the organization's existence, shines a spotlight on the captivating encounter between science and American evangelicalism during the twentieth century. Specifically, it delves into the lively debates surrounding the growing preference for evolutionary theory, a topic of utmost significance for natural historians, theologians, philosophers, and historians alike. The compilation of 53 selections within this collection offers a profound exploration of the complex interplay between these two realms, providing valuable insights and perspectives for scholars and enthusiasts of diverse disciplines.

Weight: 1111g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367440619