Book Description
For many years people from across the world have sent the scientist-turned-theologian John Polkinghorne questions about science and belief. In Q&A format, Polkinghorne and Beale offer captivating responses. Readers can follow their own paths through the book, selecting questions that interest them and looking at the additional material if they choose. The result is a unique book that explores the rich harmonies between science and belief.
The book has a foreword by one Nobel Prizewinner and is endorsed by another, as well as by leading scientists and a leading theologian.
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-- William D Phillips, Nobel Prizewinner in Physics
"Here in the 21st century, many thoughtful seekers are rejecting shrill and extreme positions of atheistic scientism or religious fundamentalism, and are instead searching for deeper answers to questions about God and the natural world. Standing on the rational bedrock of faith as the "evidence of things not seen", Polkinghorne and Beale provide richly nuanced responses to the questions that many seekers are asking. This is simply a fantastic resource."
-- Francis Collins, Leader of the Human Genome Project, and author of The Language of God
"wonderfully accessible, informative and authoritative ... An ideal starting point for those new to the field; a great stimulus to discussion for those who are already initiated."
-- Alister E McGrath, Professor of Theology, King's College, London
"an important contribution to the dialogue between science and religion."
-- Martin A Nowak, Professor of Biology and of Mathematics, Harvard University
For many years people from across the world have sent the scientist-turned-theologian John Polkinghorne questions about science and belief. In Q&A format, Polkinghorne and Beale offer captivating responses. Readers can follow their own paths through the book, selecting questions that interest them and looking at the additional material if they choose. The result is a unique book that explores the rich harmonies between science and belief.
Rev Dr John Polkinghorne KBE, FRS is a major figure in today's debates on science and religion, whose 26 books on the subject are read worldwide. Internationally known as both a physicist and a theologian, he was President of Queens' College, Cambridge, founding President of the International Society for Science and Religion, and professor of mathematical physics at Cambridge University. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society (the British National Academy of Science), ordained in the Church of England, and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1997 for distinguished service to science, religion, learning and medical ethics. He was awarded the Templeton Prize in 2002.
Nicholas Beale is a social philosopher and longtime collaborator with Dr Polkinghorne.
