Questions of Truth: Fifty-one Responses to Questions About God, Science, and Belief - Softcover

Polkinghorne, John; Beale, Nicholas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0664233511 ISBN 13: 9780664233518

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press, 2009

Synopsis

How did the universe begin? Can God's existence be proven? Do humans matter more than animals? For many years people have sent the scientist-turned-priest John Polkinghorne these and other questions about science and belief. In question-and-answer format, Polkinghorne and his collaborator Nicholas Beale offer their highly informed opinions about some of the most frequently asked of these questions. Readers can follow their own paths through the book, selecting questions that interest them and looking at the additional material if they choose. This unique book will help Christians clarify their beliefs regarding difficult issues and better face challenges--from within and from others--to their faith.

About this title

About the Author:

John Polkinghorneis one of the world's leading experts on Science and Religion. A world-class physics Professor at Cambridge who became a priest, Founding President of the ISSR and winner of the Templeton Prize, Polkinghorne's publications include Exploring Reality, Quantum Physics and Theology, Quarks, Chaos and Christianity, Science and the Trinity, Living with Hope, and Belief in God in an Age of Science.

Nicholas Beale is a strategist and social philosopher and a longtime collaborator of John Polkinghorne. He is author of Constructive Engagementand coauthor, with Colin Howson, of Sense and Nonsense about God and Science.

Review:

'Despite the complexity of some of the scientific issues discussed, Questions of Truth is a commendably clear read.' --The Financial Times, February 2009

Standing on the rational bedrock of faith as the 'evidence of things not seen,' Polkinghorne and Beale provide richly nuanced responses to the questions that many seekers are asking. This is simply a fantastic resource.' --Francis Collins, author of The Language of God and former Director of the Human Genome Project

'Wonderfully accessible, informative and authoritative...An ideal starting point for those new to the field, a great stimulus to discussion for those who are already initiated.' --Alister E McGrath, Professor of Theology, King s College, London

About this edition

• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0664233511
• ISBN 13: 9780664233518
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 200