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From Big Bang to Omega Point Jewish Resp

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Modern cosmological discoveries like the Big Bang theory have sparked a renaissance in Jewish theological thought, generating sophisticated attempts to reconcile scientific and religious worldviews. Through comparative textual analysis of Orthodox, philosophical, and mystical Jewish approaches to creation theology, three major scholarly works emerge as exemplars of this theological-scientific dialogue. Using Barbour's four-model framework of science-religion relationships (conflict, independence, dialogue, and integration), the analysis reveals that Jewish responses predominantly pursue dialogue and integration rather than conflict-based approaches. Orthodox scientists like Aviezer and Schroeder seek direct biblical-scientific correlations, while Samuelson constructs a comprehensive philosophical framework linking Jewish creation doctrine with cosmological data across temporal origins, spatial concepts, multiple universe theories, and ethical implications. Matt and Friedman explore parallel structures between Kabbalistic mysticism and Big Bang cosmology, suggesting that human consciousness mirrors cosmic evolution. While these works demonstrate clear compatibility between Jewish thought and modern cosmology, they vary significantly in their theological sophistication and methodological rigor. The analysis indicates that cosmological discoveries have revitalized Jewish creation theology in modern religious discourse, though questions persist about reconciling scientific materialism with traditional concepts of divine purpose and moral meaning in the universe.

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    Published 1997

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    Lawrence Troster