Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
5-31-2003
Abstract
An inverse problem is a partner problem that reverses some type of direct problem. Usually the inverse problem is more challenging to solve than the direct problem: integration is more challenging than differentiation, factoring large numbers is more challenging than multiplying numbers. In this paper, the author poses that using mathematical thinking to understand the concepts of theological principles is the direct problem to the much more challenging inverse problem of using theological thinking to influence understanding in mathematics. Acknowledging that a problem is difficult allows one to be satisfied with understanding small pieces and progressing slowly to a complete and satisfactory solution. The author then provides several examples that illustrates the more tractable direct problem of Christianity through a Mathematical Lens.
Recommended Citation
Robbert, Sharon K., "The Inverse Problem: Christianity through a Mathematical Lens" (2003). ACMS Conference Proceedings 2003. 10.
https://pillars.taylor.edu/acms-2003/10
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