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Quantum Leap

How John Polkinghorne found God in science and religion

By: Dean Nelson, Karl Giberson

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Paperback | 20 May 2011 | Edition Number 1

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192 Pages

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"I cannot think of a more trustworthy guide than John Polkinghorne, who holds up both ends of the science/faith debate." - Philip Yancey Quantum Leap is a reader-friendly and at times humorous book that thoroughly engages the reader into the story of how John Polkinghorne found God in Science and religion. Dr. John Polkinghorne established himself as one of Britain's finest particle physicists with his role in producing the theory of the smallest existing particle: the quark. After 25 years of respected scientific research - including a post as professor of mathematical physics at Cambridge University - Dr. Polkinghorne decided to resign and become an Anglican priest and theologian. It is therefore Polkinghorne's deep roots in the practice of science that makes Dean Nelson's book so interesting. "Quantum Leap" is not only a biography of a fascinating man, but also explores the view of God from a Scientist's perspective. Some of the most intriguing questions are explored from this scientific point of view, including "Why do we pray?" and "What is the purpose of the Universe?" Contents of Quantum Leap: Intellectual Suicide Room for Reality Droplets of Grace Regime Change Here and There Law and Order Life After Life In Particular Conclusion: Icon

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I cannot think of a more trustworthy guide than John Polkinghorne, who holds up both ends of the science/faith debate.A" - Philip Yancey The revealing story of an influential Christian and brilliant physicist whose life trajectory has been astonishingly unexpected. Written with sensitivity and clarity, this extraordinary spiritual biography illuminates one of the leading figures in our contemporary science-and-religion dialogue.A" - Dr. Owen Gingerich, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and author of God's Universe "A very accessible guide to the life and thought of this leading thinker. Immensely worthwhile reading for anyone concerned with the relation of faith and science." - Alister E. McGrath, Professor of Theology, Ministry and Education, King's College, London "An interesting and perceptive study of the life of a great and thoughtful person, who emphasized the relation between science and religion." - Charles Townes, winner of the Nobel Prize for Physics, and Professor of Physics, University of California

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