Michael Anthony Abril is assistant professor of systematic theology at the Aquinas Institute of Theology in Saint Louis, Missouri. His research focuses on the interplay of theology, philosophy, and science.
"This excellent and well-written book seeks to provide a coherent understanding of evolutionary theology, what the term ""evolutionary theology"" means, and how such a theology can refocus questions of original sin, evil, and theodicy. Building on the groundbreaking ideas of Teilhard de Chardin and Alfred North Whitehead, among other contemporary theologians, Michael Abril offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the intersection of evolution and theology, laying out various viewpoints and ideas in a simple and concise manner. This book is a welcome addition to the ongoing question of faith and science and will be invaluable for classroom education and adult faith formation. --Ilia Delio, OSF, Josephine C. Connelly Endowed Chair in Theology, Villanova University Abril's book offers readable introductions to some well-known Christian theological interpreters of biological evolution. Teachers and students will find the author's succinct summaries of their contributions very thought-provoking. --John F. Haught, author of God after Darwin: A Theology of Evolution A masterful and panoramic presentation of the philosophical and theological background and outcomes of the idea of evolution. --Neil Ormerod, honorary professor of theology, Alphacrucis University College, and coauthor of Creator God, Evolving World"