From the rear cover
As a theoretical physicist and Anglican priest, John Polkinghorne is uniquely positioned to be one of the world's leading authorities on issues of science and faith. In this compelling work, Polkinghorne brings the analytical and rational perspective of a scientist to bear on the study of Scripture, providing a fresh, honest look at key themes of the Bible.
"John Polkinghorne is one of the most important Christian thinkers alive, respected for his contributions to science, theology, and their interface. In Testing Scripture he shows how a thoughtful believer can respect the insights and authority of Scripture without getting mired in the quicksand of biblical literalism. I highly recommend this accessible and informed survey."--Karl Giberson, author or coauthor of seven books, including Quantum Leap: How John Polkinghorne Found God in Science and Religion
"In the clear and candid prose his readers appreciate, John Polkinghorne takes bottom-up thinking from his scientific background and applies it as a priest to the Bible. The result is a level-headed and winsome argument for the high value of Scripture. Along the way, Polkinghorne addresses pressing issues facing Christian interpreters of the Bible today."--Thomas Jay Oord, professor of theology and philosophy, Northwest Nazarene University; editor of The Polkinghorne Reader
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- Title Testing Scripture
- Author Preface by John Polkinghorne
- Binding Paperback
- Pages 120
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Brazos Press
- Date 2011-07-01
- Features Bibliography, Index
- ISBN 9781587433139 / 1587433133
- Weight 0.4 lbs (0.18 kg)
- Dimensions 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.4 in (21.08 x 13.97 x 1.02 cm)
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- Aspects (Academic): Religious
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2011016993
- Dewey Decimal Code 220.61
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