In recent years, many branches of science have been revolutionized. Completely new disciplines now occupy a central place in modern scientific thought, and Aviezer contributes to the discourse of biblical interpretation by utilizing knowledge obtained from them. This book aims to demonstrate the profound implication of combining the scientific understanding of modern science with Biblical passages. Writing for any curious reader, even those without scientific background, Aviezer explains complicated scientific topics in a simple manner, allowing nearly anyone to examine how quantum theory, the butterfly effect, string theory and others can possibly enrich the interpretation of scriptural passages.
Contents:
- Introduction
- The Relationship Between Science and Scripture
- Scripture, Science, and Creation I: The Origin of the Universe
- Scripture, Science, and Creation II: The Origin of the Animal Kingdom
- Scripture, Science, and Creation III: The Origin of Mankind
- Scripture, Science, and Creation IV: The Wondrous Universe of God
- The Second Creation Narrative in Scripture
- Scripture and the Heavenly Bodies I: The Stars
- Scripture and the Heavenly Bodies II: The Moon
- Scripture and the Heavenly Bodies III: The Sun
- The Creation of the Universe for the Benefit of Mankind
- Problematic Numbers in Scripture I: The Extreme Longevity of the Early Generations in Genesis
- Problematic Numbers in Scripture II: The Extensive Population Growth of the Israelites in Egypt
- Problematic Numbers in Scripture III: The Census of the Tribes
- String Theory, Ten-Dimensional Universe, and Kabbalah
- Scripture and the Spread of Languages
- Quantum Theory, Photons, and Scripture
- How God Intervenes in Our Lives Without Violating the Laws of Nature: Quantum Theory and the Butterfly Effect
- Scientific Blunders
- The Claim of Intelligent Design
- Can Science Prove the Existence of God?
- Author Index
- Subject Index
Readership: Educated laymen interested in the relationship between science and religion, popular science enthusiasts, faith-based communities, other scholars such as: biblical scholars, philosophers of science.
'I have followed Prof Aviezer's work for over 20 years and have been most impressed by his scholarly contributions to the discourse surrounding the interplay between science and religion. In his latest book, he continues to illuminate this important field with novel insights that will certainly provide his readers with important food for thought.' - Prof. Chaim SukenikPresident, Jerusalem College of Technology
'Science and Scripture demonstrates how the words of Scripture can be clarified by the discoveries of modern science, including quantum theory, chaos theory, photons, string theory, Big Bang cosmology, and the butterfly effect. This remarkable book shows that scientific knowledge has become an important tool for understanding many Scriptural passages. A clear and enlightening read.' - Prof. Shlomo HavlinWinner, Israel Prize (2018)Distinguished Scientist Award, Chinese Academy of Sciences
'Professor Nathan Aviezer is an exceptional expert in both science and Jewish thought. This unique combination has enabled Prof. Aviezer to explain scientifically many statements and descriptions in the Torah which seem to conflict with modern science. Prof. Aviezer refutes all claims of discrepancy between science and Jewish thought. I strongly recommend to every inquisitive person to purchase and study this important book.' - Prof. Avraham Steinberg, MDWinner, Israel Prize (1999)
Key Features:
- The science in the book is presented for any intelligent layman
- A balanced account by an established career scientist on the discourse between science and religion
- Presents the unique concept that rather than being an adversary of holy texts, scientific knowledge is an important tool for understanding Biblical passages
- This book demonstrates that many Biblical passages are given new and profound meanings on the basis of remarkable discoveries of modern science
- Shows how scientific concepts such as quantum theory, chaos theory, photons, ten-dimensional universe, anthropic principle, string theory, intelligent design, Big Bang cosmology, Neolithic Revolution and the butterfly effect can clarify words of Scripture
