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Book SynopsisAn exploration of how Ruth's science, and that of scientists in different disciplines, has enhanced their faith.
Trade Review“Ruth Bancewicz shows how creativity, beauty, wonder and awe are essential experiences in scientific investigation. She demonstrates that there is no great discontinuity between science and other human quests for truth, including religion.” -- Revd Dr John Polkinghorne, KBE, former President of Queens’ College, Cambridge
“Highly readable … Peppered with interesting facts and anecdotes, this is for everyone interested in the conversation between science and faith.” -- Dr Denis Alexander, Emeritus Director, The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion
“On a topic so often dominated by the culture wars, Dr Bancewicz brings a fresh and much-needed emphasis on wonder to conversations about science and Christian faith. She reminds us that the beauty, awe, and creativity of the natural world points to its Creator. This readable book would make a great gift for a pastor or student.” -- Dr Deborah B. Haarsma, Astronomer and President of BioLogos
“Written with rigour, creativity and the day-to-day insight of a true scientist. [God in the Lab] has widened the horizons of the science and faith debate by bringing new and needed perspectives. I heartily recommend it.” -- Dr Sharon Dirckx, Tutor at the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, author and former brain imaging scientist
“[God in the Lab] is both well researched and contains a fresh and inspiring personal narrative. It should reignite in others a passion for the friendship between science and religious belief.” -- Revd David B Rowe, Warden of the Lee Abbey Community
“Ruth Bancewicz's beautifully written book demonstrates how science enhances faith, with many examples from real scientists who are Christians, and many memorable quotations. This is a great book to give to those who believe there is a conflict between science and faith.” -- Professor Sir Colin Humphreys, Director of Research at Cambridge University and President of Christians in Science
Table of ContentsContents
Foreword 7
1 The Theologian and the Telescope 8
2 Life in the Lab 15
3 Christianity and Science 42
4 Creativity 59
5 Imagination 90
6 Beauty 123
7 Wonder 157
8 Awe 191
9 Conversation 223
Acknowledgments 228
Bibliography 230
Notes 235
Index 253
