Science and the Trinity: The Christian Encounter with Reality - Softcover

Polkinghorne, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 030011530X ISBN 13: 9780300115307

Verlag: YALE UNIV PR, 2006

Inhaltsangabe

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.

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John Polkinghorne, F.R.S., K.B.E., is past president and now fellow of Queens’ College, Cambridge, as well as canon theologian of Liverpool. A quantum physicist who became an Anglican priest, he is one of only two clergypersons who are Fellows of the Royal Society. Among his many honors is the 2002 Templeton Prize for Progress Toward Research or Discoveries about Spiritual Realities.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: YALE UNIV PR
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 030011530X
• ISBN 13: 9780300115307
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 184
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