Encountering Scripture
A Scientist Explores The Bible
Will be published approx. on 17. June 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-281-06253-9 (ISBN)
Description
A fresh look at the Bible from the analytical and rational perspective of a scientist. The nuanced, rational and honest approach will be appreciated by any reader with an open and enquiring mind.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
148 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-281-06253-9 (9780281062539)
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Person
John Polkinghorne is past President and now Fellow of Queens' College Cambridge. Former Professor of Mathematical Physics at Cambridge University, he is a priest and Canon Theologian of Liverpool Cathedral. He won the Templeton Prize for Science and Religion in 2002, and his many books have formed the core of SPCK's prestigious Science and Theology list. His books have been translated into eleven languages so far.