Science and Theology - Couverture souple

Polkinghorne, J. C.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0800631536 ISBN 13 : 9780800631536

Editeur : Augsburg Fortress, 1998

Synopsis

In this short masterpiece, eminent scientist and theologian John Polkinghorne offers an accessible, yet authoritative, introduction to the stimulating field of science and theology. After surveying their volatile historical relationship, he leads the reader through the whole array of questions at the nexus of the scientific and religious quests.

A lucid and lively writer, Polkinghorne provides a marvelously clear overview of the major elements of current science (including quantum theory, chaos theory, time, and cosmology). He then offers a concise outline of the character of religion and shows the joint potential of science of religion to illumine some of the thorniest issues in theology today: creation, the nature of knowledge, human and divine identity and agency.

Polkinghorne aptly demonstrates that a sturdy faith has nothing to fear and much to gain from an intellectually honest appraisal of the new horizons of contemporary science.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

John Polkinghorne is past President and now Fellow of Queens' College Cambridge. Former Professor of Mathematical Physics at Cambridge University, he is a priest and Canon Theologian of Liverpool Cathedral. He won the Templeton Prize for Science and Religion in 2002, and his many books have formed the core of SPCK's prestigious Science and Theology list. His books have been translated into eleven languages so far.

Présentation de l'éditeur

An introduction to the field of science and religion. After surveying their volatile historical relationship, John Polkinghorne leads the reader through the whole array of questions that arise at the intersection of the scientific and religious quests.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Augsburg Fortress
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0800631536
• ISBN 13: 9780800631536
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 152
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible