Bøger af Holmes Rolston

""Personalities Around Paul"" is a book written by Holmes Rolston that provides an in-depth look at the various men and women who played a significant role in the life of the Apostle Paul. The book explores the relationships that Paul had with these individuals, both positive and negative, and how they impacted his ministry and personal life. The author begins by introducing the reader to Paul and his background, before delving into the various personalities that surrounded him. The book covers a range of individuals, including Barnabas, Timothy, Silas, and Phoebe, among others. Throughout the book, Rolston provides historical context and biblical analysis to help readers understand the significance of each person in Paul's life. He also examines the impact that these individuals had on Paul's teachings and writings, and how they helped shape the early Christian church. Overall, ""Personalities Around Paul"" is a fascinating exploration of the people who influenced one of the most important figures in the history of Christianity. It offers a unique perspective on the early Christian church and provides valuable insights into the lives of those who helped or hindered the ministry of the Apostle Paul.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

"Rolston's presentation of the methods of science, along with up-to-date summaries of the main achievements of the various sciences, is commendable for its clarity and critical acumen."

Presents an account of values carried by the natural world, coupled with an inquiry into duties toward animals, plants, species, and ecosystems. This work illustrates the philosophy of nature with numerous actual examples of ethical decisions made in encounters with fauna and flora, endangered species, and threatened ecosystems.

Rolston argues that the phenomena of religion and ethics can not be reduced to the phenomena of biology. The book is written by one of the most well-respected figures in the philosophy of biology and religion.