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These books are listed in the reverse order they're being looked at - i.e. first book on the list is the current one.
The books make good topics for collective reading and discussion.
In-Print books are available, as they say, 'from all good book sellers', including
A selection of some of these, and other, books are available from our bookstall in St George's Christian Centre. It is open Monday to Friday and at Sunday services
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A History of God
Karen Armstrong: Published 1999 by Vintage, 528 pages, paperback |
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The Mind of God - Science and the Search for Ultimate Meaning
Paul C.W. Davies: Published 1993 by Penguin Books, 256 pages, paperback Paul Davies writes the book as an agnostic... he writes, "I belong to a group of scientists who do not subscribe to a conventional religion but never the less deny that the universe is a purposeless accident." The book is concluded by, "Through conscious beings the universe has generated self awareness. This can be no trivial detail, no minor by-product of mindless, purposeless forces. We are truly meant to be here." He covers similar ground to Keith Ward, but I think the book is a lot more accessible. The chapter headings are:
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Making Sense Out of Suffering
Peter Kreeft: Published 1986 by Servant Publications, paperback Using a range of material from characters as diverse as Socrates, C.S. Lewis and T.S. Elliot, Author Peter Kreeft tries to find meaning in this mystery that has turned so many people away from a 'Loving God'. - PH |
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God, Chance and Necessity
Keith Ward: Published 1996 by Oneworld, 200 pages, paperback Does modern science actually point to God? Keith Ward believes it does! In this riveting book Ward considers the position of eminent scientists such as, Stephen Hawkin, Peter Atkins and Richard Dawkins, but can he offer a robust and reasonable defence of the believer's view point? The book provides some very fertile discussion material. It appears to me that Keith Ward applies his thoughts more to the philosophy of science and what claims science can justifiably make, rather than getting involved in a detailed interaction with the science it self. He includes words like 'Purpose' and 'Beauty' in his world view, and suggests that this provides a much more reasonable explanation for the way the universe is than the 'materialists' can. The final chapter on suffering and goodness is going to be well worth looking at. I'm sure there will be some disagreement on the way the book treats the positions of Atkins and Dawkins; but ultimately, I at least, found it a very satisfying book to read and I'm sure it will provoke some very useful and stimulating discussion. - PH |
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Paths from Science to God
Arthur Peacocke Can you find God in a science book? 1) Creation - Is it happening all the time? (Panentheism) 2) How does God act (personally) in a world apparently governed by unalterable 'natural laws'. 3) For many scientists, evolution requires too much pain and is too costly for this to be seen as the work of a loving God. 4) If God knows the future is there really such a thing as free will? 5) Is there meaning in suffering? 6) Does Peacocke give any useful insights? Arthur Peacocke is a renowned biochemist and also a Canon in the Church Of England |
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