Didsbury Lectures

By: David Wilkinson

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Paperback | 29 May 2025

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Does God act in the world, and if God does, then how? These questions are central questions for Christian theology and Christian mission and ministry. Is God simply a creator who then goes on holiday and leaves the universe to develop, or is God the one who is embodied in Jesus, the God of signs and wonders, death and resurrection? And what does this mean for signs and wonders today, in the life of individuals and local churches? From The Simpsons to a wedding in Cana, from grace to quantum theory, and from the problem of evil to eschatology, David Wilkinson argues that the biblical picture of a God who acts in the world makes sense in the light of modern science, but how God acts cannot be reduced to simple models.

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“David Wilkinson moves effortlessly between theology and science as he tackles one of our most pressing questions: How does God interact with the world? With clarity, discernment, and pastoral sensitivity, Wilkinson engages with contemporary physics, philosophy, and Scripture to offer sound guidance for reflecting on and embodying this compelling vision of divine action. Scientists and theologians, whether lay or professional, will find this book a stimulating read.”
—Joel B. Green, Senior Professor of New Testament Interpretation, Fuller Theological Seminary

“In this short book, based on his Didsbury Lectures, Professor Wilkinson masterfully bridges the complexities of science and theology, making them accessible to all. He deepens our understanding of scientific approaches to the world, introduces both well-known and lesser-known theories and their discoverers, and then explores theology’s engagement and encounter with them. Along the way we are drawn toward depth, mystery, humility, encounter, faith, hope, mission, and practical action. With clarity and creativity Wilkinson weaves in popular culture—politics, Star Wars, The Simpsons—but above all his work is infused with a deep compassion and love for the world.”
—Deirdre Brower Latz, Senior Lecturer in Pastoral and Social Theology, Nazarene Theological College

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