In one of my classes we are discussing Jerry Coyne’s book Why Evolution is True, and during the discussion, I thought I remembered a book that deals with Darwin’s reception in the theological community in the nineteenth century. From what I remember, the author argued that the stereotypical hostile contrast between the two only came about due to the rise of fundamentalism in America. (This is all speaking from an American context, I think).
Anyways, I can’t remember the name of the book or the author, so I figured I’d post an inquiry to see if anybody knows. I know that this isn’t much to go on, but maybe someone who has more knowledge in this area can pick up on my vague recollections. I am fairly sure that this was a published dissertation. I distinctly remember stumbling across it on Amazon and writing it down, but that was a few years ago. I’ve done a little bit of looking, but am unsuccessful so far. Any help would be appreciated, even if it’s not directly related to the identity of the book or author.
Do you mean “Darwin’s Forgotten Defenders?”
(http://www.amazon.com/Darwins-Forgotten-Defenders-Evangelical-Evolutionary/dp/1573830933)
What about primary literature on evolution by the father of the doctrine of biblical innerancy, B.B. Warfield?
(http://www.amazon.com/Evolution-Science-Scripture-Selected-Writings/dp/0801022177)
It wasn’t either of those, but they are helpful links, so thanks. I actually think I might have stumbled across what I was referring to via your first link:
James R. Moore’s The Post-Darwinian Controversies http://www.amazon.com/Post-Darwinian-Controversies-Protestant-Struggle-1870-1900/dp/0521285178/ref=pd_sim_b_16
I sway back and forth with my interest in evolution. I think it’s something that needs to be dealt with by Christians head on, and I’m not sure where I stand on it. I have a professor who is very interested in the intersection of science and faith, but to be honest, I’m usually more interested in something else. Mostly I just wanted this post to chronicle some good literature on the nuances of this issue, which are often forgotten (in my experience at a small Christian college). Your links have help to accomplish that, so thanks again.