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Belief in God in an Age of Science
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John Polkinghorne, theoretical physicist and theologian, explores the possibilities of believing in God in an age of science. In this study, Polkinghorne focuses on the collegiality between science and theology, contending that the inquiries of these "intellectual cousins" are parallel.
John Polkinghorne is the winner of the 2002 Templeton Prize for Progress Toward Research or Discoveries about Spiritual Realities.
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John Polkinghorne brings unique qualifications to his exploration of the possibilities of believing in God in an age of science: he is internationally known as a theoretical physicist and as a theologian.
In this thought-provoking book, Polkinghorne focuses on the collegiality between science and theology, contending that the inquiries of these "intellectual cousins" are parallel.
Belief in God in an Age of Science delves into how the realms of scientific exploration and theological thought can coexist and complement one another, offering readers a compelling examination of faith in the modern world.
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Belief in God in an Age of Science
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Belief in God in an Age of Science by John Polkinghorne is praised for its sophisticated reasoning and its ability to harmonise scientific and theological perspectives, offering hope for bridging secular and religious divides. Reviewers find it both accessible and authoritative, with Polkinghorne's arguments described as cogent and elegant. The book encourages a mutual exploration of meaning and has been recognised with several prestigious awards, establishing Polkinghorne as a significant voice in the discourse on science and religion.
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ISBN: 9780300099492
Publisher: Yale University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 February 2003
Country: United States
Imprint: Yale University Press
Audience: Professional and scholarly
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Width: 127.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 136g
Pages: 272
About the Author
John Polkinghorne, K.B.E., F.R.S., is past President and now Fellow of Queens' College, Cambridge, and Canon Theologian of Liverpool. He is the winner of the 2002 Templeton Prize for Progress Toward Research or Discoveries about Spiritual Realities. Among his many other books are Faith, Science, and Understanding and The God of Hope and the End of the World, both published by Yale University Press.
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