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.
About the AuthorThomas Jay Oord (PhD, Claremont Graduate University) is ordained in the Church of the Nazarene. He taught for many years at Northwest Nazarene University. Oord is the author of
Science of Love and the editor of
The Altruism Reader.
Book InformationISBN 9781587432576
Author Thomas Jay OordFormat Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Brazos Press, Div of Baker Publishing GroupPublisher Baker Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 310g
Dimensions(mm) 219mm * 139mm * 14mm