Bridging Science and Religion

by Ted Peters

This extraordinary volume models a fruitful interaction between the profound discoveries of the natural sciences and the venerable and living wisdoms of the world's major religions. Bridging Science and Religion brings together distin-guished contributors to the sciences, comparative philosophy, and religious studies to address the most important current questions in the field. Sponsored by the Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences in Berkeley, it is an ideal starting point for novices, yet has much to offer academics, professionals, and students. Part 1 establishes a working methodology for bridge-building between scientific and religious approaches to reality. Part 2 lays down the challenge to current theological and ethical positions from genetics, neuroscience, natural law, and evolutionary biology. Part 3 offers a religious response to modern science from scholars working out of Islamic, Jewish, Hindu, Orthodox, Latin American Catholic, and Chinese contexts. Showcasing attitudes toward science from outside the West and an inclusive and comparative perspective, Bridging Science and Religion brings a new and timely dimension to this burgeoning field.

272 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2002

Reviews

[Christian · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent book that compiles essays from different scientists, philosophers, and theologians who treat the subject of the interaction between science and religion! A fascinating read, and I highly recommend this book to anyone who does not see a conflict between science and religion, and even for those that do see a conflict between science and religion, it would serve to inform them that such a conflict need not end discussion between the two fields.

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little bit of a heavy read. Reading a few pages a day.
5/26 - still reading.......very slow. Have to be clear-headed to take all of this in and that leaves very little time....for the head thing! This will probably be one of those books that I will read forever!

[Dave N. · Rating 1 out of 5]

I think one could find better introductions. The whole text was a slog.