Science and Theology: A Textbook

By John C. Polkinghorne and Polkinghor

Book Overview

An introduction to the field of science and religion. After surveying their volatile historical relationship, John Polkinghorne leads the reader through the whole array of questions that arise at the intersection of the scientific and religious quests.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0281051763
• ISBN13: 9780281051762
• Release Date: September 1998
• Publisher: SPCK Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.

Customer Reviews

One of the best books

This is one of the best books on these subjects I have ever read. It brings into account science,nature, evolution, intelligent design and religion with being bias. This is a book I will keep as one of my reference books and I probably will read it again sometime in the future. Not difficult to read. He makes some great points. Very glad I bought it.

Accessible

I thoroughly enjoyed this great book by John Polkinghorne. Polkinghorne's writing style is brilliant. The "Introduction" in the title and the book's small size deceived me at first; this book is no "quick read." Thankfully, the book is conveniently broken into small bite-sized sections, allowing one to absorbed and reflect on Polkinghorne's insightful work. This is Polkinghorne's most accessible work, and I highly recommend it.

Masterly summary of Science & Theology from a real expert.

John Polkinghorne is probably the greatest writer on science and religion to date - the only truly world-class scientist who has become a theologian. This book is his 'textbook' surveying the field, discussing other authors and providing a rounded view. Everyone seriously interested in ultimate questions should read this book.