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DNA Fingerprinting and the Offertory Prayer: A Sermon
Author(s) -
Beckmann Kim L.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
zygon®
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 1467-9744
pISSN - 0591-2385
DOI - 10.1111/0591-2385.00232
Subject(s) - sermon , prayer , alphabet , context (archaeology) , dna profiling , theology , philosophy , dna , history , linguistics , biology , genetics , archaeology
This Christian sermon uses a DNA lab experience as a basis for theological reflection on ourselves and our offering. Who are we to God? What determines the self that we offer? Can the alphabet of DNA shed light for us on the Word of God in our lives? This first attempt to introduce the language and laboratory environment of genetic testing (represented by DNA fingerprinting) within a parish preaching context juxtaposes liturgical, scientific, and biblical language and settings for fresh insights.