Product Description

Considering the relationship between the natural sciences and the concept of God acting in the world, this study examines the Biblical motivations for asserting a continuing belief in divine action. It is a radical critique of current attempts to reconcile special divine action with quantum theory, chaos theory and quantum chaos. The book concludes that a satisfactory account of how God might act in a manner that agrees with modern science is still lacking.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #957272 in Books
• Published on: 2002-12-23
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .84 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Review
"This is an important book. Without presupposing technical training in physics, it introduces the reader to enough of the scientific details that he or she can evaluate claims to special divine action in light of science. Saunders, who understands both the physical theories and the theological literature, manages to bring the discussion to a new level. His argument has already provoked controversy in the field; the book's appearance is certain to extend it." --Philip Clayton, Harvard University

"...a well-informed and important study..." Religious Studies Review

"In this reflective and well-researched book by scholar-scientist Saunders, readers will find the essence of current controversies on divine actions, both special and general, illuminated by the writings of scientifically inclined theologians and theologically inclined scientists. Recommended." Choice

About the Author
NICHOLAS SAUNDERS is Honorary Associate of the Ian Ramsey Centre at the University of Oxford.