Modern Physics and Ancient Faith
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| Rating | : | 4.20 (574 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B071VJM27M |
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| Number of Pages | : | 302 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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Well Written Defense of Christian Thought --With Some Problems Russ White Modern Physics and Ancient FaithStephen M. BarrMany Christians struggle with reconciling what modern scientists say about the origin and nature of the world with what the Scriptures tell us. Should we take the Scriptures as our primary source, or what scientist say? Dr. Barr attempts to provide a "middle ground," that takes both current scientific belief and what the Scriptures say seriously. Modern Physics is arranged around four major discoveries, or rather shifts in the common beliefs of scientists, that underpin or support theistic belief, sp. "Interesting, Informative, and Fair-minded" according to happy reader. The book is very clear and easy to follow, and Professor Barr is very careful to stick to just what the evidence shows and no more or less. The book includes many interesting stories about scientists and the history of science. Debates about whether religion and science are at odds often produce more heat than light, but this calm book is very informative, while telling the story of science and religion in the last century, without any animosity. I recommend it to anyone, whether religious or not!The latest edition has an updated preface explaini. One of the best books on cosmology and theology TY Modern Physics and Ancient Faith is one the best books on cosmology and theology without a compromising of the physics. The book is well written, in plain English and with technical appendices as required. Barr does not water down the physics. You cannot just rush through this book and expect to grasp all that's in it. That's partly why it's such an excellent book.Given the many developments in physics and cosmology, I look forward to the revised edition.
These discoveries led many thoughtful people to the conclusion that the universe has no cause or purpose, that the human race is an accidental byproduct of blind material forces, and that the ultimate reality is matter itself. Barr contends that the revolutionary discoveries of the 20th century run counter to this line of thought. Using the insights of modern physics, he reveals that modern scientific discoveries and religious faith are deeply consonant. He uses five of these discoveries - the Big Bang theory, unified field theories, anthropic coincidences, Gödel's Theorem in mathematics, and quantum theory - to cast serious doubt on the materialist's view of the world and to give greater credence to Judeo-Christian claims about God and the universe. Written in clear language, Barr's rigorous and fair text explains modern physics to general audiences without oversimplification. Modern Physics and Ancient Faith argues that the great discoveries of modern physics are more compatible with the central teachings of