Science and the Trinity : the Christian encounter with reality

Author

• Polkinghorne, John

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

New Haven: Yale university Press, 2004

Language

English

ISBN

9780300115307

Series

Subject(s)

• RELIGION AND SCIENCE
• TRINITY

Notes

. . Index: p. 181-184

Abstract

Most often, the dialogue between religion and science is initiated by the discoveries of modern science—big bang cosmology, evolution, or quantum theory, for example. In this book, scientist-theologian John Polkinghorne changes the discussion. He approaches the dialogue from a little-explored perspective in which theology shapes the argument and sets the agenda of questions to be considered.
The author begins with a review of approaches to science and religion in which the classification focuses on theological content rather than on methodological technique. He then proceeds with chapters discussing the role of Scripture, a theology of nature, the doctrine of God, sacramental theology, and eschatology. Throughout, Polkinghorne takes the perspective of Trinitarian thinking while arguing in a style that reflects the influence of his career as a theoretical physicist. In the final chapter, the author defends the appropriateness of addressing issues of science and religion from the specific standpoint of his Christian belief. His book provides an important model for theologians and scientists alike, showing how their two fields can inform one another in significant ways.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

xviii, 184 p.

Dimension

20 cm.

Other Desc.

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Summary / Review / Table of Content

Four approaches to the dialogue between science and theology --
The role of scripture --
The universe in a Trinitarian perspective : a theology of nature --
Theological thickness --
The Eucharist : liturgy-assisted logic --
Eschatological exploration --
Concluding unscientific postscript : in defence of particularity.

Exemplar(s)

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1.	02746/17	261.55 Pol S	Library - 7th Floor/CLC	Available