Murphy, Nancey

Bodies and Souls, or Spirited Bodies? (Current Issues in Theology)

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ISBN 13:: 9780521676762
author:: Murphy, Nancey
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Cambridge University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2006
Pages:: 164
Dimensions:: 140mm X 216mm
Genre:: Christian theology
Condition:: New
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Humans are often seen as being composed of two distinct parts: a body and a nonmaterial mind or soul. However, this division is not universally accepted, with some arguing that we are purely physical beings. In "Bodies and Souls, or Spirited Bodies?", Nancey Murphy presents a clear and concise argument for a physicalist account of human nature. This perspective is informed by developments in science, philosophy, biblical studies, and Christian theology. Murphy explores how our higher capacities, such as morality, free will, and religious awareness, emerge from the complexity of our neurobiology and develop through our relationships with others, culture, and God. Murphy's approach addresses key questions about human uniqueness, religious experience, and personal identity before and after bodily resurrection.

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