Introducing Science and Religion
A Path Through Polemic
Published on 21. August 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
168 pages
978-0-281-06873-9 (ISBN)
Description
With Introducing Science and Religion, author Gillian Straine suggests several different paths through the debates that surround science and religion.
These paths offer ways of holding a rational interest in the world and scientific attempts to understand it and a lively and questioning faith in God which takes the Bible seriously.
This book will help you answer the question: can a Christian believe what the scientists say? Gillian Straine considers the big issues around human consciousness, the origins of the universe, evolution and intelligent design helping you understand both sides of the so called 'conflict' and how each throws its own light on the other's approach.
These paths offer ways of holding a rational interest in the world and scientific attempts to understand it and a lively and questioning faith in God which takes the Bible seriously.
This book will help you answer the question: can a Christian believe what the scientists say? Gillian Straine considers the big issues around human consciousness, the origins of the universe, evolution and intelligent design helping you understand both sides of the so called 'conflict' and how each throws its own light on the other's approach.
Reviews / Votes
This book is a fantastic starter for anyone wanting to join the debate about science and religion. Straine take the raw material of the issues and paints expert brushstrokes on the canvas of this diverse and intricate landscape, thus offering an accessible introduction to the science and theology debate. The book fulfils the author's ambition to brush is 'from polemic to dialogue', opening the way for ever the most frightened Christian into this very important arena. -- Steve Brunn * Search 39(2), Summer 2016 *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
220 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-281-06873-9 (9780281068739)
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09/2014
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Person
Gillian Straine completed her undergraduate studies and her PHD in physics at Imperial College, London. Her research was in experimental atmospheric physics, and she also trained in science communication. Later she trained as an Anglican Priest, gaining an Oxford BA in Theology.