Creation out of Nothing: A Biblical, Philosophical, and Scientific Exploration

The Christian church has historically believed that God created the universe out of nothing. But some theologians and non-Christian groups believe that the universe has always existed along with God. Who is correct? Does it matter? In Creation out of Nothing, authors Paul Copan and William Lane Craig examine the biblical, philosophical, and scientific case for creation out of nothing. Furthermore, they make it clear that nothing less than the uniqueness and sovereignty of God are at stake. This book will challenge all thoughtful Christians to understand why it is important to believe in the doctrine of creation out of nothing. Creation Out Of Nothing Provides A Full-fledged Exploration Of The Doctrine Of Creatio Ex Nihilo (creation Out Of Nothing) That Focuses On Biblical, Theological, Extrabiblical, Philosophical, And Scientific Support For The Doctrine. The Book Begins With A Statement About The Significance Of Creatio Ex Nihilo That Clearly Defines What Is Meant (and What Is Not Meant) By The Concept. The Doctrine Is Discussed Within The Context Of The Old And New Testaments And Extrabiblical Material. The Book Includes Discussions Of The Philosophical Issues Of Creation Versus Conservation And The Finite Versus Infinite Past Before Addressing The Scientific Confirmation Of Creatio Ex Nihilo. The Old Testament Witness To Creatio Ex Nihilo -- The New Testament Witness To Creatio Ex Nihilo -- The Extrabiblical Witness To Creatio Ex Nihilo -- Understanding The Notion Of Creatio Ex Nihilo -- Creatio Ex Nihilo And Abstract Objects -- Philosophical Arguments For Creatio Ex Nihilo -- Scientific Evidence For Creatio Ex Nihilo -- Naturalistic Alternatives To Creatio Ex Nihilo. Paul Copan And William Lane Craig. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes. "In this book, Paul Copan and William Lane Craig fully explore the doctrine of creatio ex nihilo, focusing on biblical, extrabiblical, theological, philosophical, and scientific support for the doctrine." "Creation out of Nothing begins with a statement about the significance of creatio ex nihilo that clearly defines what is meant - and what is not meant - by the concept. The authors discuss the doctrine within the context of the Old and New Testaments and extrabiblical material. Copan and Craig then discuss the philosophical issues of creation versus conservation and the finite versus infinite past before addressing the scientific confirmation of creatio ex nihilo."--BOOK JACKET.