I don't believe I ever posted this here, but I'm attaching a research paper I did last semester on the topic of John Calvin and Science. In it I show that Calvin, who was trained in the science of his day, namely Aristotelian Physics, employed these theories in his interpretation of Scripture.

I demonstrate this through analysis of his commentary on three key "science" passages of Scripture: Genesis 1 (creation), Joshua 10 (the Sun standing still), and Psalm 93 (the world is established, it cannot be moved - geocentricism).

I also include a brief discussion of Calvin and Copernicus.

I conclude that Calvin had a high view of science and that the integration of Science and religion in his work ought to serve as a model for others who seek to reconcile the two fields.

I welcome comments and critiques of the paper.

Attached Files

Calvin and Science FINAL.pdf (178.8 KB, 8 views)

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Seth Stark
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Biola University, Graduate Student, M.A. - Science and Religion
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