Some scientific studies suggest that human beings are innately selfish and that Christian virtues like self-sacrifice are a delusion. In this intriguing volume, esteemed theologian Thomas Jay Oord interprets the scientific research and responds from a theological and philosophical standpoint, providing a state-of-the-art overview of love and altruism studies. He offers a definition of love that is scientifically, theologically, and philosophically adequate. As Oord helps readers arrive at a clearer understanding of the definition, recipients, and forms of love, he mounts a case for Christian agape and ultimately for a loving God.
| Author: Thomas Jay Oord |
| Publisher: Brazos Press |
| Publication Date: Jun 01, 2010 |
| Number of Pages: 240 pages |
| Binding: Paperback or Softback |
| ISBN-10: 1587432579 |
| ISBN-13: 9781587432576 |