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.

• We started tracking this book on August 28, 2011.
• This book was $9.99 when we started tracking it.
• The price of this book has changed 109 times in the past 4,881 days.
• The current price of this book is $9.99 last checked one hour ago.
• This book is at its lowest price in the past year.
• The lowest price to date was $8.87 last reached on June 20, 2019.
• This book has been $8.87 one time since we started tracking it.
• The highest price to date was $17.00 last reached on December 16, 2024.
• This book has been $17.00 8 times since we started tracking it.

• Religion & Spirituality

• Text-to-Speech: Disabled
• Lending: Disabled
• Print Length: 203 Pages
• File Size: 506 KB