The New Cosmic Story

Author : John F. Haught
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780300217032

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A foremost thinker on science and religion argues that an adequate understanding of cosmic history requires attention to the emergence of interiority, including religious aspiration Over the past two centuries scientific advances have made it clear that the universe is a story still unfolding. In this thought-provoking book, John F. Haught considers the deeper implications of this discovery. He contends that many others who have written books on life and the universe--including Stephen Hawking, Stephen Jay Gould, and Richard Dawkins--have overlooked a crucial aspect of cosmic history: the drama of life's awakening to interiority and religious awareness. Science may illuminate the outside story of the universe, but a full telling of the cosmic story cannot ignore the inside development that interiority represents. Haught addresses two primary questions: what does the arrival of religion tell us about the universe, and what does our understanding of the cosmos as an unfinished drama tell us about religion? The history of religion may be ambiguous and sometimes even barbarous, he asserts, but its role in the story of cosmic emergence and awakening must be taken into account.

Author : John F. Haught
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780300231731

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A Choice Outstanding Academic Title. “A compelling argument for a broader understanding of religion in relation to our cosmic story.”—Mary Evelyn Tucker, coauthor of Journey of the Universe Over the past two centuries scientific advances have made it clear that the universe is a story still unfolding. In this thought-provoking book, John F. Haught considers the deeper implications of this discovery. He contends that many others who have written books on life and the universe—including Stephen Hawking, Stephen Jay Gould, and Richard Dawkins—have overlooked a crucial aspect of cosmic history: the drama of life’s awakening to interiority and religious awareness. Science may illuminate the outside story of the universe, but a full telling of the cosmic story cannot ignore the inside development that interiority represents. Haught addresses two primary questions: what does the arrival of religion tell us about the universe, and what does our understanding of the cosmos as an unfinished drama tell us about religion? The history of religion may be ambiguous and sometimes even barbarous, he asserts, but its role in the story of cosmic emergence and awakening must be taken into account. “A well written book overall, and one that should prompt a more inspiring view of where we are in the Big Picture, The New Cosmic Story is highly recommended.”—Forbes.com “Haught delivers a singular contribution with his fresh, panoptic perspective on our cosmic story.”—Charles G. Conway, Reading Religion “This book, John F. Haught’s summa, will become a permanent contribution to the religion and science literature.”—Holmes Rolston, III, Templeton Prize winner

Author : John F. Haught
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780300251197

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God After Einstein by John F. Haught Pdf

A leading theologian presents a hopeful account of the universe after Einstein, exploring it as a meaningful drama of awakening "This book is a deep and provocative piece of theology that proposes we engage with the universe as a kind of narrative of awakening and unfolding, as well as an important and useful approach for thinking about theology with respect to modern cosmology."--Matthew Stanley, New York University Before the early twentieth century, scientists and theologians knew almost nothing about time's enormity and the corresponding immensity of space. But now, after Einstein, cosmology offers theology a whole new way of looking at the ageless questions about matter, time, God, cosmic purpose, and the significance of our lives. The universe need not be thought of as simply an endless reshuffling of lifeless and mindless atoms in a pointless series of moments. Rather, the universe is a temporal drama of awakening whose meaning can be revealed only gradually by looking, in a spirit of anticipation and hope, toward the horizon of the cosmic future. In conversation with Einstein's ideas and opinions, John F. Haught develops here a new cosmological understanding of the meaning of God, time, eternity, mystery, life, thought, freedom, and faith. In doing so, he offers readers a new way of understanding the relationship of science to theology.

Author : Frank Cottrell-Boyce
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2009-07-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780330509329

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Cosmic by Frank Cottrell-Boyce Pdf

It's one giant leap for all boy-kind in Frank Cottrell Boyce's out-of-this-world story: Cosmic. Liam is too big for his boots. And his football strip. And his school blazer. But being super-sized height-wise has its advantages: he's the only eleven-year-old to ever ride the G-force-defying Cosmic rollercoaster – or to be offered the chance to drive a Porsche. Long-legged Liam makes a giant leap for boy-kind by competing with a group of adults for the chance to go into space. Is Liam the best boy for the job? Sometimes being big isn't all about being a grown-up. This edition of Cosmic includes bonus material and discussion questions from Frank Cottrell Boyce and features fantastic cover artwork from Steven Lenton.

Author : Mathew Anderson
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-06
Category : Civilization
ISBN : 1520320825

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Our Cosmic Story by Mathew Anderson Pdf

Our cosmic story explores the potential our universe has for fostering life and civilization. The book starts by looking back at the story of Earth and our civilization, and then evaluates the idea that other sentient creatures in the cosmos may be doing the same.

Author : Nancy Ellen Abrams,Joel R. Primack
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780300167320

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The New Universe and the Human Future by Nancy Ellen Abrams,Joel R. Primack Pdf

A cultural philosopher and an astrophysicist attempt to decipher how we fit into the universe, and the impact our placement has on us. After a four-century rupture between science and the questions of value and meaning, this groundbreaking book presents an explosive and potentially life-altering idea: if the world could agree on a shared creation story based on modern cosmology and biology—a story that has just become available—it would redefine our relationship with Planet Earth and benefit all of humanity, now and into the distant future. Written in eloquent, accessible prose and illustrated in magnificent color throughout, including images from innovative simulations of the evolving universe, this book brings the new scientific picture of the universe to life. It interprets what our human place in the cosmos may mean for us and our descendants. It offers unique insights into the potential use of this newfound knowledge to find solutions to seemingly intractable global problems such as climate change and unsustainable growth. And it explains why we need to “think cosmically, act globally” if we're going to have a long-term, prosperous future on Earth. “Should be read by anyone, not just scientists, who worry about the human condition.”—Deepak Chopra, The Huffington Post “A prophetic book. Its message ranks right up there with those of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Joel. Like the prophets, it is at times poetic, demanding, grounded, soaring, empowering, and always awe-inspiring.”—Matthew Fox, Tikkun “The ideas and images are fascinating and certainly contribute to a sense of the profound stakes involved in what we’re doing to the planet and ourselves.”—William Kowinski, North Coast Journal

Author : A. H. Delsemme
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521794803

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Our Cosmic Origins by A. H. Delsemme Pdf

This 1998 book examines the remarkable story of the emergence of life and intelligence through the complex evolutionary history of the Universe.

Author : Swimme, Brian Thomas
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608338078

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Hidden Heart of the Cosmos by Swimme, Brian Thomas Pdf

Author : Jennifer Morgan
Publisher : Dawn Publications (CA)
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Cosmology
ISBN : 1584691409

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Born with a Bang, Book One by Jennifer Morgan Pdf

Presents a history of the universe, from the Big Bang to the formation of Earth, in the form of a letter written by the thirteen-billion-year-old universe itself to an Earth child.

Author : Catherine Vincie
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814682975

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Worship and the New Cosmology by Catherine Vincie Pdf

What is the Christian response to developments in the hard sciences? What do discoveries at the macro and micro levels have to say about Christian theology, about a theology of God, Christology, pneumatology, and creation? How do the developments in systematic theology that do take the advances in cosmology and the New Sciences seriously come to bear on our worship life?These are the questions that are addressed in this text. It is an initial effort to bring cosmology and the New Sciences into dialogue with developments in systematic and sacramental theology. This book also suggests some ways in which these developments might appear in our worship. Overall, the author is concerned to reduce the cognitive dissonance between our scientifically informed everyday lives and our life of faith.

Author : Daniel Ray,Paul Gould
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736977364

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The Story of the Cosmos by Daniel Ray,Paul Gould Pdf

Unraveling the Mysteries of the Universe What do you see when you gaze at the night sky? Do you contemplate the stars as the random result of an evolutionary process? Or do you marvel over them as a testament of the Creator’s glory? Modern science has popularized a view of the cosmos that suggests there is no need for God and denies any evidence of His existence. But The Story of the Cosmos provides a different—and fascinating—perspective. It points to a God who makes Himself known in the wonder and beauty of His creation. This compilation from respected scholars and experts spans topics from “The Mathematical Creation and the Image of God” to “The Glorious Dance of Binary Stars” and “God’s Invisible Attributes—Black Holes.” Contributors include Dr. William Lane Craig, Dr. Guillermo Gonzalez, Dr. Melissa Cain Travis, and Dr. Michael Ward. Come, take a deeper look at the universe…and explore the traces of God’s glory in the latest discoveries of astronomy, science, literature, and art.

Author : Brian Swimme
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1994-03-11
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780062508355

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The Universe Story by Brian Swimme Pdf

From the big bang to the present and into the next millenium, The Universe Story unites science and the humanities in a dramatic exploration of the unfolding of the universe, humanity's evolving place in the cosmos, and the boundless possibilities for our future.

Author : Margaret MacIntyre
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498272230

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The Cosmic Pilgrim by Margaret MacIntyre Pdf

The Cosmic Pilgrim is an introduction to the world of eco-theology. Based on the vision of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, it describes the nature of reality in our Cosmos that is continually unfolding within our expanding consciousness, and the journey, the pilgrimage, of the universe through space and time toward its consummate destiny within the fullness of God. This radical, evolutionary perspective is part of the new story of science and religion. Mathematical cosmologist and visionary Brian Swimme is the chosen guide to this new cosmology, and his insights form the continuing thread of the book. His mentor, Thomas Berry, is well represented here, as are other great thinkers from the realms of science and theology: Jurgen Moltmann, Alfred North Whitehead, C. S. Lewis, John Polkinghorne, and John Haught. The Cosmic Pilgrim presents a personal, easy-to-grasp map of the current interface between ecology, religion, and science. It aims to develop a spirituality that is grounded in the present struggle of moving beyond our Earth-damaging, industrial mindset toward a higher vision of vibrant planetary community. At the same time it seeks out the wider horizon of ultimate meaning and ponders the mystery of the far future and our cosmic destiny. Although the book reflects the author's Christian background, it is nonsectarian in approach and could be enjoyed by any seeker interested in developing a "green" spirituality.

Author : Brian Thomas Swimme,Mary Evelyn Tucker
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011-06-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780300171907

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Journey of the Universe by Brian Thomas Swimme,Mary Evelyn Tucker Pdf

The authors tell the epic story of the universe from an inspired new perspective, weaving the findings of modern science together with enduring wisdom found in the humanistic traditions of the West, China, India, and indigenous peoples. This book is part of a larger project that includes a documentary film, educational DVD series, and Web site.

Author : Margaret MacIntyre
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2010-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608992713

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The Cosmic Pilgrim by Margaret MacIntyre Pdf

The Cosmic Pilgrim is an introduction to the world of eco-theology. Based on the vision of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, it describes the nature of reality in our Cosmos that is continually unfolding within our expanding consciousness, and the journey, the pilgrimage, of the universe through space and time toward its consummate destiny within the fullness of God. This radical, evolutionary perspective is part of the new story of science and religion. Mathematical cosmologist and visionary Brian Swimme is the chosen guide to this new cosmology, and his insights form the continuing thread of the book. His mentor, Thomas Berry, is well represented here, as are other great thinkers from the realms of science and theology: Jÿrgen Moltmann, Alfred North Whitehead, C. S. Lewis, John Polkinghorne, and John Haught. The Cosmic Pilgrim presents a personal, easy-to-grasp map of the current interface between ecology, religion, and science. It aims to develop a spirituality that is grounded in the present struggle of moving beyond our Earth-damaging, industrial mindset toward a higher vision of vibrant planetary community. At the same time it seeks out the wider horizon of ultimate meaning and ponders the mystery of the far future and our cosmic destiny. Although the book reflects the author's Christian background, it is nonsectarian in approach and could be enjoyed by any seeker interested in developing a green spirituality.