Includes bibliographical references (pages [286]-292) and index
Section I. The triumph of mechanism. The classical and medieval world-view : the theophanic cosmos -- The dissolution of the medieval synthesis : the seeds of mechanism -- The 'Newtonian settlement' : the divine mechanic and the world of 'mere matter' -- Darwin's revolution : the end of teleology -- Section II. The God of covenant and creation. The question of God -- Creaturely being in a Trinitarian context -- The abolition of man