Belief in God in an Age of Science

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By John Polkinghorne

Series: The Terry Lectures

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Belief in God in an Age of Science by John Polkinghorne explores the harmonious relationship between scientific inquiry and theological thought. The author, a physicist and theologian, delves into the dialogue between faith and reason, addressing how religious belief can coexist with scientific understanding. The book presents a thoughtful discussion on how both domains provide complementary perspectives on the nature of reality.
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Belief in God in an Age of Science

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.

Series: The Terry Lectures

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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

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Education & Reference John Polkinghorne Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality Science & Nature Series: The Terry Lectures

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.