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The Author of Light: Did God Reveal His Identity in the Physics of Light
If the universe were created by someone, is it reasonable to assume that the creator would leave a signature in the laws that govern the universe? Dr. Doug Corrigan believes the answer to this question is yes. Dr. Corrigan believes a message is encoded in the laws of space, time, matter, energy and light that reveals the very nature and identity of the Creator. In this book, he reveals 18 different characteristics embedded in the laws of nature that paint a detailed picture of the Creator’s identity. Not only is the Creator’s identity revealed, but also the personal characteristics and actions of the Creator. Starting with the Special Theory of Relativity, Dr. Corrigan systematically reveals the extraordinary behavior of light, space, time, matter, and energy, and he shows how this information communicates to us an incredible story about our origins, why we are here, and how we should respond. The reader does notneed a background in science or physics to understand the content of this book, as Dr. Corrigan presents the story in simple concepts that everyone can understand (no math is required). This book is perfect for adults and teenagers alike.
98 pages, Paperback
Published October 5, 2020
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June 24, 2023
4.5 Very interesting
February 27, 2026
3 stars feels harsh, but I’m comparing it to other very good books I’ve read, including famous authors which had editors and publishers backing them. This appears to be a work produced primarily by one person, which is quite a feat on its own. I applaud Dr Doug Corrigan for his work and I’m glad he put this together. I hope it blesses many people.
That said, I feel that a lack of editors/intense scrutiny shows through a bit with typos and (in my opinion) too many chapters.
I did like a lot of the points Dr Doug Corrigan makes, however some of them seemed to be a bit of a stretch. I think that the beauty that he is recognizing would be enhanced by selecting only the most clear pictures of how light resembles God and his attributes, leaving others out or placing them in an honorable mentions chapter at the end. This feels like something that, had he more support in publishing this book, he may have worked out. Nonetheless he states in his acknowledgements (before page 1) that the time spent to put this together was afforded graciously to him by his wife Amy. I’m sure it took a lot of time and I admire a man who recognizes the importance of family, gets his book to pretty good, and just puts it out there. Props - your priorities are straight.
Lastly, I also felt that some of his statements throughout the book were too bold. He’s clearly passionate about this subject and convinced of what he’s saying, but statements like “Each member of the Trinity is perfectly described by the physics of light, not only in number but also in attribute.” (p. 89) leave me feeling like he believes it’s more perfect than it really is. He’s right that this looks like God’s signature in creation and that’s beautiful, but does it perfectly describe God? If I sign on a dotted line, you may learn I’m right handed, guess I’m a male by my hand writing (and my name…), but it won’t tell you everything about me. There are many other attributes of God not mentioned in this book, and while I like what he’s getting at, I just think the claims made are too “absolute.” If the claim is smaller, (i.e. that God left a signature, rather than a complete description of himself) the argument is stronger. He has good points and good thoughts, but with more scrutiny, careful editing, and restraint, I think this book could be a solid 4 or even 5 stars. The idea is for sure a 5 star idea. It just needs more work to be perfected.
That said, I feel that a lack of editors/intense scrutiny shows through a bit with typos and (in my opinion) too many chapters.
I did like a lot of the points Dr Doug Corrigan makes, however some of them seemed to be a bit of a stretch. I think that the beauty that he is recognizing would be enhanced by selecting only the most clear pictures of how light resembles God and his attributes, leaving others out or placing them in an honorable mentions chapter at the end. This feels like something that, had he more support in publishing this book, he may have worked out. Nonetheless he states in his acknowledgements (before page 1) that the time spent to put this together was afforded graciously to him by his wife Amy. I’m sure it took a lot of time and I admire a man who recognizes the importance of family, gets his book to pretty good, and just puts it out there. Props - your priorities are straight.
Lastly, I also felt that some of his statements throughout the book were too bold. He’s clearly passionate about this subject and convinced of what he’s saying, but statements like “Each member of the Trinity is perfectly described by the physics of light, not only in number but also in attribute.” (p. 89) leave me feeling like he believes it’s more perfect than it really is. He’s right that this looks like God’s signature in creation and that’s beautiful, but does it perfectly describe God? If I sign on a dotted line, you may learn I’m right handed, guess I’m a male by my hand writing (and my name…), but it won’t tell you everything about me. There are many other attributes of God not mentioned in this book, and while I like what he’s getting at, I just think the claims made are too “absolute.” If the claim is smaller, (i.e. that God left a signature, rather than a complete description of himself) the argument is stronger. He has good points and good thoughts, but with more scrutiny, careful editing, and restraint, I think this book could be a solid 4 or even 5 stars. The idea is for sure a 5 star idea. It just needs more work to be perfected.
February 8, 2025
I especially appreciated the straight forward way in Which this book was written with simple explanations of the theory of relativity. The thesis is that light is a metaphor for God or Gods signature in the cosmos revealing who he is- absolute, omnipresent, omniscient, holding all things together, three in one. It is a fitting and beautiful metaphor.
March 13, 2025
Entertaining and fascinating read, it’s metaphorical in nature so it can’t be taken too seriously as an argument
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