Evolution And The Fall

by Francis J. Hall

Evolution and the Fall is a book written by Francis Joseph Hall and first published in 1910. The book explores the relationship between the theory of evolution and the Christian doctrine of the fall of man. Hall argues that the two concepts are not necessarily incompatible and that a proper understanding of evolution can actually enhance one's understanding of the fall. The book also addresses the question of whether or not the fall was a historical event or a metaphorical one. Hall draws on a variety of sources, including scripture, philosophy, and science, to make his case. Overall, Evolution and the Fall is a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between science and religion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1910

Reviews

[William · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hall demonstrates an excellent grasp of scientific principles for a master theologian. The book addresses important issues and, considering its age, does a good job of addressing them. The problem is that, being more than a century old, the science explained in the books is often comically outdated. (Although one can also see that the scientific conclusions of a century ago were on the right trajectory in light of today's consensus.) Additionally, some will be frustrated that Hall doesn't address many of the "hot topics" debated today in theological circles, the biggest being the issue of the historicity of Adam. The books is worth reading if you're interested in the subject or are working through the issues involved, but there are plenty of contemporary books available that aren't outdated and that deal more specifically with the issues debated today.