Religion & Science

"[A] lucid and thoughtful book... In a spirit of reconciliation, Crane proposes to paint a more accurate picture of religion for his fellow unbelievers." -James Ryerson, New York Times Book ReviewContemporary debate about religion seems to be going...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780946621835Author Osman BakarFormat PaperbackPage Count 276Imprint The Islamic Texts SocietyPublisher The Islamic Texts SocietyWeight(grams) 335g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781644134771Author Dr SerafiniFormat PaperbackPage Count 308Imprint Sophia Institute PressPublisher Sophia Institute PressWeight(grams) 431gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781981555376Author Marie CachetFormat PaperbackPage Count 94Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

This book is a long-awaited major statement by a pre-eminent analytic philosopher, Alvin Plantinga, on one of our biggest debates -- the compatibility of science and religion. The last twenty years has seen a cottage industry of books on this divide, but...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780767926584Author George VaillantFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Broadway Books (A Division of Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc)Publisher...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780966816013Author James PerloffFormat PaperbackPage Count 88Imprint Refuge BooksPublisher Refuge BooksWeight(grams) 136gDimensions(mm) 219mm * 141mm * 7mm

Our understanding of human rationality has changed significantly since the beginning of the century, with growing emphasis being placed on multiple rationalities, each adapted to the specific tasks of communities of practice. We may think of the world as...

The Chemistry of the Blood is one of Dr. M. R. DeHaan's most widely read books. In it, his scientific background is uniquely combined with his skillful exposition of Scripture to correlate Scripture and science. In addition to the title chapter on "The...

Eighty-one years after America witnessed the Scopes trial over the teaching of evolution in public schools, the debate between science and religion continues. In this book, scholars from a variety of disciplines - sociology, history, science, and...

Does neuroscience have anything to say about religious belief or the existence of God? Some have tried to answer this question, but, in doing so, most have strayed from the scientific method. In The Phantom God, computational biologist and neuroscientist...

How we feel is as vital to our survival as how we think. This claim, based on the premise that emotions are largely adaptive, serves as the organizing theme of Why We Need Religion. This book is a novel pathway in a well-trodden field of religious...

How does the cosmos do something it has long been thought that only gods could achieve? How does an inanimate universe generate stunning new forms and unbelievable new powers without a Creator? How does the cosmos create? That's the central question of a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781986038287Author Marie CachetFormat PaperbackPage Count 88Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

One of the world's leading scholars of religious trends shows how climate change has driven dramatic religious upheavals. Long before the current era of man-made climate change, the world has suffered repeated, severe climate-driven shocks. These...

Divine Action, written by philosopher, theologian, and scholar Keith Ward was briefly available in 1990 before a publishing consolidation took it out of circulation. In this edition, the author has added a new preface reflecting the argument in light of...

Premodern and early modern yoga comprise techniques with a wide range of aims, from turning inward in quest of the true self, to turning outward for divine union, to channeling bodily energy in pursuit of sexual pleasure. Early modern yoga also...

Throughout history, arguments for and against the existence of God have been largely confined to philosophy and theology, while science has sat on the sidelines. Despite the fact that science has revolutionized every aspect of human life and greatly...

What human qualities are needed to make scientific discoveries, and which to make great art? Many would point to 'imagination' and 'creativity' in the second case but not the first. This book challenges the assumption that doing science is in any sense...

The biblical story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden is a cornerstone of Western civilization, yet there are still many mysteries concerning its origins and meaning. In The Mythology of Eden, Arthur and Elena George utilize new historical and...

In this exceptional volume, Alister McGrath writes for scientists with an interest in theology, and Christians and theologians who are aware of the importance of the natural sciences. A scene-setting chapter explores the importance of the human quest for...

This is Holmes' own "commentary" on his masterpiece, The Science of Mind. As such, it may be his most important book besides the textbook. These short pieces abound in counsel and guidance in metaphysics, spirituality, and healing. Here too is the...

"One of the most provocative new books of the year, and, for me, mindblowing." -Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivore's Dilemma and How to Change Your Mind"Kripal makes many sympathetic points about the present spiritual state of America. . . . [He]...

On 29th May 1919, British astronomers tested Einstein's theory of relativity by measuring the path of the stars travelling near the sun during an eclipse. On 7th November 1919, the results of that experiment were announced in London, proving Einstein's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781514003831Author S. Joshua SwamidassFormat PaperbackPage Count 264Imprint IVP AcademicPublisher IVP AcademicWeight(grams) 404gDimensions(mm) 237mm * 152mm...

Ecology challenges theology to reimagine who we are, who the Spirit of God is, who Christ is, where creation is going, and what is the role of liturgy in society-- all in the glare of the ecological crisis. This book also mines the theology within and...

Can religious beliefs survive in the scientific age? Are they resoundingly outdated? Or, is there something in them of great importance, even if the way they are expressed will have to change given new scientific context? These questions are among those...

Quantum Leap uses key events in the life of Polkinghorne to introduce the central ideas that make science and religion such a fascinating field of investigation. Sir John Polkinghorne is a British particle physicist who, after 25 years of research and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781893732995Author Judy CannatoFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Sorin Books, U.S.Publisher Sorin Books, U.S.Weight(grams) 195gDimensions(mm) 215mm *...

Technology is an integral part our world. But how does inter-human technology affect our ability to be present to one another, to God, to ourselves, and to the world around us? Modern technologies are reshaping human relationships. While they offer new...

Written by perhaps the world's foremost authority on the relationship between science and theology, Reason and Reality brings together essays in which John Polkinghorne pursues more deeply themes touched on in his earlier works. The result is a deeply...

A leading theologian presents a hopeful account of the universe after Einstein, exploring it as a meaningful drama of awakening"This book is a deep and provocative piece of theology that proposes we engage with the universe as a kind of narrative of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781692549381Author David NikaoFormat PaperbackPage Count 138Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams) 195gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780802873705Author Stephen M. BarrFormat PaperbackPage Count 232Imprint William B Eerdmans Publishing CoPublisher William B Eerdmans Publishing Co

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781496455581Author Michael GuillenFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Tyndale House PublishersPublisher Tyndale House Publishers

This book sets out some of the latest scientific findings around the evolutionary development of religion and faith and then explores their theological implications. This unique combination of perspectives raises fascinating questions about the...

For Dr Ruth Bancewicz, experiencing scientific research first hand brings a sense of awe that enhances faith. She has encountered many others who have similar stories. This book distils that experience, and explores the common ground between science and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780830836772Author Rob MollFormat PaperbackPage Count 217Imprint Inter-Varsity Press,USPublisher InterVarsity PressWeight(grams) 268gDimensions(mm) 210mm *...

In this book, Professor Douglas Kelly persuasively argues for a literal interpretation of the six-day account of creation found in Genesis chapters 1 and 2. He assesses both the biblical details and the scientific data to show that there is a convincing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780452295346Author Michael DowdFormat PaperbackPage Count 448Imprint PlumePublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 398gDimensions(mm) 213mm * 140mm * 25mm