- Charles E. Raven
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Charles Earle Raven (4 July 1885—8 July 1964) was an English theologian, Regius Professor of Divinity at Cambridge University, and Master of Christ's College, Cambridge. His works have been influential in the history of science publishing on the positive effects that theology has had upon modern science.[1]
As a pacifist, he was an active supporter of the Peace Pledge Union and the Fellowship of Reconciliation.
Charles Raven was the father of John Raven, the classical scholar and botanist, and grandfather of Andrew Raven and Sarah Raven.[2]
Published works
- Natural religion and Christian theology (1953)
- Teilhard de Chardin: scientist and seer (1962)
- Science, religion, and the future, a course of eight lectures (1943)
- English naturalists from Neckam to Ray; a study of the making of the modern world (1947)
- John Ray, naturalist, his life and works (1942)
- Christian socialism, 1848-1854 (1920)
- Apollinarianism; an essay on the Christology of the early church (1923)
- A Wanderer's Way (1929)
References
- ^ Religious Origins of Modern Science, Eugene Marion Klaaren, Eerdmans, 1977, ISBN 0802816835, 244 pages, p. 4
- ^ Obituary of Andrew Raven, The Guardian 10 October 2005
External links
- Works by or about Charles E. Raven in libraries (WorldCat catalog)
Academic offices Preceded by
Alexander NairneRegius Professor of Divinity at Cambridge
1932—1950Succeeded by
Michael RamseyPreceded by
Charles Galton DarwinMaster of Christ's College, Cambridge
1939-1950Succeeded by
Brian DownsPreceded by
Henry ThirkillVice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge
1947–1949Succeeded by
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