The Soul of Science, ch. 1

I was truly blown away by this chapter. Overflowing with quotes, references and evidence for the claims being made, Pearcey and Thaxton substantiate the following:

1. Christianity's teaching (epistemologically speaking) have served as the presuppositions for scientific enterprise.
2. Christian teachings have sanctioned science.
3. Christian teachings supplied motive for studying science.
4. Christianity played a role in regulating scientific methodology.

Quoting Rattansi, the authors refer to the "book of Nature" that should be studies just like the "Book of God". This is a foundation stone that must be accepted by Christians wishing to properly understand our activity in this world.