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One of our great theologians, also a physicist, here sets a new agenda for religion's dialogue with science. Most often, the dialogue between religion and science is initiated by the discoveries of modern science-big bang cosmology, evolution, or quantum theory, for example. In this book, scientist-theologian John Polkinghorne changes the discussion. He approaches the dialogue from a little-explored perspective in which theology shapes the argument and sets the agenda of questions to be considered. The author begins with a review of approaches to science and religion in which the classification focuses on theological content rather than on methodological technique. He then proceeds with chapters discussing the role of Scripture, a theology of nature, the doctrine of God, sacramental theology, and eschatology. Throughout, Polkinghorne takes the perspective of Trinitarian thinking while arguing in a style that reflects the influence of his career as a theoretical physicist. In the final chapter, the author defends the appropriateness of addressing issues of science and religion from the specific standpoint of his Christian belief. His book provides an important model for theologians and scientists alike, showing how their two fields can inform one another in significant ways.

Book of Distinction: 2005
Publication Date: September 2004
ISBN: 9780300104455 (0300104456), $24.00, Hardcover
Illustrations: no
Publisher: Yale University Press

Author Info

John Polkinghorne, K.B.E., F.R.S., is past President and now Fellow of Queen's College, Cambridge, and Canon Theologian of Liverpool. Among his many honors is the 2002 Templeton Prize for Progress Toward Research or Discoveries about Spiritual Realities. He is also the author of Belief in God in an Age of Science, The God of Hope and the End of the World, and Faith, Science and Understanding, all published by Yale University Press, among many other books.

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	Science and the Trinity The Christian Encounter with Reality Polkinghorne, John List Price: $24.00 Available at the Publisher's website Book Information / Details Author Info Editorial Reviews Press Release One of our great theologians, also a physicist, here sets a new agenda for religion's dialogue with science. Most often, the dialogue between religion and science is initiated by the discoveries of modern science-big bang cosmology, evolution, or quantum theory, for example. In this book, scientist-theologian John Polkinghorne changes the discussion. He approaches the dialogue from a little-explored perspective in which theology shapes the argument and sets the agenda of questions to be considered. The author begins with a review of approaches to science and religion in which the classification focuses on theological content rather than on methodological technique. He then proceeds with chapters discussing the role of Scripture, a theology of nature, the doctrine of God, sacramental theology, and eschatology. Throughout, Polkinghorne takes the perspective of Trinitarian thinking while arguing in a style that reflects the influence of his career as a theoretical physicist. In the final chapter, the author defends the appropriateness of addressing issues of science and religion from the specific standpoint of his Christian belief. His book provides an important model for theologians and scientists alike, showing how their two fields can inform one another in significant ways. Book of Distinction: 2005 Publication Date: September 2004 ISBN: 9780300104455 (0300104456), $24.00, Hardcover Illustrations: no Publisher: Yale University Press Author Info John Polkinghorne, K.B.E., F.R.S., is past President and now Fellow of Queen's College, Cambridge, and Canon Theologian of Liverpool. Among his many honors is the 2002 Templeton Prize for Progress Toward Research or Discoveries about Spiritual Realities. He is also the author of Belief in God in an Age of Science, The God of Hope and the End of the World, and Faith, Science and Understanding, all published by Yale University Press, among many other books. Editorial Reviews Booklist Publishers Weekly Press Release no press releases for this title
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