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Do you think his acceptance of evolutionary theory in part drives his work?

R.W. I see no indication in the text that he does, in fact, accept evolutionary theory (and he certainly does not, in this text at least, demonstrate that …moreI see no indication in the text that he does, in fact, accept evolutionary theory (and he certainly does not, in this text at least, demonstrate that he understands the forcefulness of the term "theory" as natural scientists use it. Do you have other sources where he explicitly affirms evolution as fact (on the basis of a correct scientific definition of theory)?

Nevertheless, I find most of this book incredibly useful and cogent. As others have noted (and as he states himself), exegetical-cultural concerns were uppermost for him, with taking a stand re: contemporary conversation about science a much lower priority.(less)

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