Origin of Humanity and Evolution, The: Science and Scripture in Conversation

by Andrew Ter Ern Loke

Addressing the intense debate in science and religion in light of evolutionary population genetics, Andrew Ter Ern Loke argues that the theory of evolution as understood by mainstream scientists is compatible with Scripture. Loke asserts that resolving this area of perceived conflict would greatly benefit both scientific and religious communities, and contribute to the spiritual quest of humankind.

Whilst affirming that the Bible should be interpreted according to proper hermeneutical principles such as considering the literary genre, literary context, meaning of words, grammatical relationship, and the background and concerns of the ancient authors, this book also assesses the scientific data according to proper mainstream scientific methodology. Having accomplished these tasks, it proposes a model which argues that all humans today have Adam as common ancestor even though this ancestor is not our sole ancestor.

Genres: Theology

198 pages, Hardcover

Published July 14, 2022

Reviews

[Seth Hart · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful title that explores not only human origins but the interpretation of Genesis, its compatibility with modern science, and many other topics at the intersection of theology, science, philosophy, and history. It’s a must read for anyone curious about the historical Adam debate that has taken off over the past decade. Loke’s analytic brilliance is on full display, as he demonstrates a remarkable grasp of disparate fields and provides a synthesis that is thought provoking and original. There’s little bad to say about this title, and while some might disagree with the conclusions, no one will doubt Loke has offered one of the strongest defenses on the compatibility of Christian doctrine with science to date.