Now thoroughly updated to reflect the latest debates, this popular textbook introduces readers to the central
questions in the field of science and religion. Ideally suited to those who have little or no prior knowledge in
either area, it incorporates numerous student-friendly features, including maps, summaries, and historical references,
resulting in the most up-to-date introduction to the study of religion and the natural sciences available. It examines
the historical, theological, philosophical and scientific aspects of the interaction between religion and science.
It is fully updated to reflect current, cutting-edge debates on scientific atheism and the limits of scientific
method, and discussions about the relationship between science and religion in major world faiths. It includes
a historical component to enable readers to orientate themselves within the subject. It takes a topic based approach
which fits into the existing structure of most courses, and includes explanatory material not found in other works
of this kind, making it highly accessible for those with little scientific or religious background knowledge. It
incorporates illustrations, tables, maps, summaries and questions for a lively and engaging approach to the subject.
It is written by world-renowned theologian, Alister McGrath; author of bestselling books such as "Dawkins'
God", and an acknowledged expert in the field of science and religion.