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A theory of everything (that matters) : a brief guide to Einstein, relativity, and his surprising thoughts on God
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ISBN:
9781496438072
Publication Information:
Carol Stream, Illinois : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., [2019]
Physical Description:
217 pages ; 20 cm
Contents:
Albert Einstein : the world's favorite genius -- Approaching Einstein : the wonder of nature -- A revolution in science -- The old world : Newton's clockwork universe -- A scientific revolutionary : Einstein's four papers of 1905 -- The theory of general relativity : final formulation and confirmation -- A theory of everything (that matters) -- Einstein and the bigger picture : weaving things together -- A "firm belief in a superior mind" : Einstein on religion -- God and a scientific universe : towards a Christian reading of Einstein.
Abstract:
"Einstein's revolutionary scientific ideas have transformed our world, ushering in the nuclear age. The current pace of scientific and technological progress is simply astounding. So is there any place for faith in such a world? Einstein himself gave careful thought to the deepest questions of life. His towering intellectual status means he is someone worth listening to when we think through the big questions of life: Can science answer all our questions? -- Why is religion so important in life? -- How can we hold together science and faith? In this book, McGrath examines the life and work of Einstein, explaining his scientific significance and considering what Einstein did and did not believe about science, religion, and the meaning of life." -- Goodreads.com
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