Searching for Truth: Lenten Meditations on Science & Faith [Paperback]

John Polkinghorne (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1996

John Polkinghorne dares to ask the questions that would seem to be too dangerous to ask—and he comes up with some answers which are deeply satisfying to both mind and heart.

Product Details

• Paperback: 156 pages
• Publisher: The Crossroad Publishing Company (December 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824516559
• ISBN-13: 978-0824516550
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,027,557 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A scientist looks at the mystery of lent, January 26, 2004

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This review is from: Searching for Truth: Lenten Meditations on Science & Faith (Paperback)

I'm again looking forward to reading a section of this book each day during Lent. This season gives a superb opportunity to formally look at subjects we'd normally like to avoid, but which are best not avoided too much. The author shows how the scientific method can look at Lenten traditions with a new perspective, and how the religious method can give science an added dimension of humility, mystery, and wonder.
The book has been divided into seven sections: an introduction, Creation, Reality, Searching, Prayer, Suffering, and Holy Week. In my opinion, the author gives a wonderful outline. After spending forty days with this book, you may have experienced a delightful blend of reason and wonder, and may understand how a scientist can find value in the dimension of the spirit.