Arthur Custance
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Arthur C. Custance was a Canadian anthropologist, scientist and author specializing on science and Christianity
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where he obtained an M.A. in Hebrew and Greek. He also became a Christian during this time.
He went on to earn a Ph.D. in Biblical archaeology and anthropology. Between 1957 and 1972 he wrote the ten volume "Doorway Papers" that attempt to bridge the gap between a scientific and a Christian worldview
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In his scientific career, Custance "developed and designed respirator mask, mask-sizing meter, anthropometric facial contour measuring device. and the Custance Sudorimeter for accurate measurement of levels of heat stress". (see http://custance.org)
He also wrote Without Form and Void, a scholarly and in-depth treatment of the Gap Theory of Creationism
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Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
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Early life and career
Custance was born in England. He received his early education there and came to Canada at age 19. He attended the University of TorontoUniversity of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
where he obtained an M.A. in Hebrew and Greek. He also became a Christian during this time.
He went on to earn a Ph.D. in Biblical archaeology and anthropology. Between 1957 and 1972 he wrote the ten volume "Doorway Papers" that attempt to bridge the gap between a scientific and a Christian worldview
Relationship between religion and science
The relationship between religion and science has been a focus of the demarcation problem. Somewhat related is the claim that science and religion may pursue knowledge using different methodologies. Whereas the scientific method basically relies on reason and empiricism, religion also seeks to...
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In his scientific career, Custance "developed and designed respirator mask, mask-sizing meter, anthropometric facial contour measuring device. and the Custance Sudorimeter for accurate measurement of levels of heat stress". (see http://custance.org)
He also wrote Without Form and Void, a scholarly and in-depth treatment of the Gap Theory of Creationism
Creationism
Creationism is the religious beliefthat humanity, life, the Earth, and the universe are the creation of a supernatural being, most often referring to the Abrahamic god. As science developed from the 18th century onwards, various views developed which aimed to reconcile science with the Genesis...
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Works
- Was Adam evolved or created? Does it really matter?. London: Evolution protest movement pamphlets. 1960
- Without Form and Void. Doorway Publications. 1970
- Noah's three sons: human history in three dimensions. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan Pub. House. Doorway papers Vol. 1. 1975
- Genesis and early man. Zondervan. Doorway papers. Vol. 2. 1975
- Man in Adam and in Christ. Zondervan. Doorway papers. Vol. 3. 1975
- Time and Eternity and other biblical studies. Zondervan. Doorway papers. Vol. 6. 1977
- Hidden things of God's revelation. Zondervan. Doorway papers. Vol. 7. c1978. ISBN 0310230209
- Science and faith. Zondervan. Doorway papers. Vol. 8. c1978. ISBN 0310230306
- The Flood: local or global?. Zondervan. Edinburgh; Academie Books; B. McCall Barbour. Doorway papers. Vol. 9. 1979. ISBN 0310230403
- Indexes of the Doorway Papers. Zondervan, Doorway papers. Vol. 10. 1980
- The seed of the woman Ontario: Doorway, 1980
- The mysterious matter of mind, with a response by Lee Edward Travis. Zondervan. Christian free university curriculum, Psychology series. c1980. ISBN 0310380111