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A Theory of Everything (That Matters)

A Short Guide to Einstein, Relativity and the Future of Faith

  • Hardback
  • 192 pages
  • Publisher: John Murray Press
  • 20.9 x 21 x 2 cm

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For anyone with an interest in the overlap of science and faith

Alister McGrath offers a concise look at complex theories of Einstein and belief

An insightful entry-point for smart readers seeking answers to big question

  • Binding: Hardback

An overview of Einstein's theories and what they mean for Christian belief, published on the 100th anniversary of the confirmation of the theory of relativity

On 29th May 1919, British astronomers tested Einstein's theory of relativity by measuring the path of the stars travelling near the sun during an eclipse. On 7th November 1919, the results of that experiment were announced in London, proving Einstein's theory of relativity. A Theory of Everything (that Matters) has been written in celebration of this 100th anniversary.

With the confirmation of Einstein's theories at the beginning of the twentieth century, our understanding of the universe became much more complex. What does this mean for religious belief, and specifically Christianity? Does it mean, as so many people assume, the death of God? In A Theory of Everything (that Matters) Alister McGrath - Professor of Science and Religion at Oxford University - explores these questions, giving an overview of Einstein's thought and scientific theories, including his nuanced thinking on the difference between the scientific enterprise and beliefs outside its realm.

This groundbreaking book is for anyone intrigued by Einstein as one of the twentieth century's most iconic figures, who wants to know what his theories mean for religion, and who is interested in the conversation between science and religions more broadly.

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  • Author

    Alister E McGrath

  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    John Murray Press

  • Published

    October 2019

  • Weight

    308g

  • Page Count

    192

  • Dimensions

    20.9 x 21 x 2 cm

  • ISBN

    9781529377958

  • ISBN-10

    1529377951

  • Eden Code

    4896845

Introduction - Albert Einstein: The World's Favourite Genius

Chapter 1 - Approaching Einstein: The Wonder of Nature

Part 1: A Revolution in Science

Chapter 2 - The Old World: Newton's Clockwork Universe

Chapter 3 - A Scientific Revolution: Einstein's Four Papers of 1905

Chapter 4 - The Theory of General Relativity: Final Formulation and Confirmation

Part 2: A Theory of Everything (That Matters)

Chapter 5 - Einstein and the Bigger Picture: Weaving Things Together

Chapter 6 - A "Firm Belief in a Superior Mind": Einstein on Religion

Chapter 7 - God and a Scientific Universe: Towards a Christian Reading of Einstein

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