Overview
Religion has been a major influence on the development of science over the past two millennia. The Truth about Science and Religion tells the story of their interaction, examining fundamental topics such as the origin of the universe, evolutionary processes, Christian beliefs, the history of science, and what being human really means from both a scientific and a religious perspective. The Truth about Science and Religion aims to help explore personal views on science and religion, offering questions for discussion at the end of each chapter. The book provides the historical and scientific background as well as the philosophical insight needed to think through issues of science and religion and their influence on personal beliefs. Metaphors, comparisons and analogies are used to simplify complex topics such that any reader can engage with the thoughts and questions posed. Unlike other books in this field, The Truth about Science and Religion follows a chronological scheme, beginning with the origin of the universe and life itself before discussing matters of the human condition, the life of Jesus, and stories of several great scientists to regain a unified view of science and religion in today's world.
Full Product Details
Author: Fraser Fleming
Publisher: James Clarke & Co Ltd
Imprint: Lutterworth Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.30cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.361kg
ISBN: 9780718894719
ISBN 10: 0718894715
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 23 February 2017
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Chock full of ideas, explanations, stories and thought stirring questions, Dr Fleming's book will lead readers to reflect deeply about their own faith and their grasp of science. The discussion questions and bibliography alone make this perhaps the 'go-to' book on Christianity and Science for today. Highly recommended. Terry Morrison, Emeritus Director of Faculty Ministry, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship; Former Professor of Chemistry at Butler University Fleming delves right into the most vexing questions in the Christianity/science debate, but he isn't throwing bombs - he's asking deep questions. It is refreshing to see a topic that can be so contentious discussed so reasonably and thoroughly. Brenton DeBoef, Professor of Chemistry, University of Rhode Island
Author Information
Fraser Fleming is Professor of Chemistry and Head of the Department of Chemistry at Drexel University, Philadelphia. He has published over eighty research articles in chemistry and is a leading expert in the chemistry of nitriles.
