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Book Reviews

Books and DVDs reviewed here have been chosen either because are helpful in moving forward the science & faith dialogue, or because they will inform the reader on the latest developments in the science-faith world.

As usual, opinions are those of the author and not necessarily representative of the Test of FAITH project.

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  Rodney Holder, Big Bang, Big God: Is the Universe Designed for Life? (Oxford: Lion, 2013)

  The development of the Big Bang theory is an example of how faith responses can contribute to the scientific discussion in a positive way

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  Neil Shubin, The Universe Within: A Scientific Adventure (London: Allen Lane; New York: Pantheon, 2013)

  Neil Shubin is a paleontologist who's fascinated by the deep history of the planet. 

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  Song of a Scientist: The Harmony of a God-Soaked Creation, Calvin B. DeWitt (Square Inch, 2012)

  This ‘song’ is a weaving together of different stories: autobiographical, ecological, and ethical.

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  Indescribable: Encountering the Glory of God in the Beauty of the Universe, Louie Giglio & Matt Redman (David C, Cook, 2011)

  The heavens are telling the glory of God. All we have to do is look up. 

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  Rodney Holder, The Heavens Declare: Natural Theology and the Legacy of Karl Barth (Templeton Press, 2012)

  Holder looks at five theologians and their approach to natural theology.

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  Norton Herbst & Gabe Lyons, The Spirituality of science: How science strengthens faith in God (Zondervan, 2010)

  The Spirituality of Science course challenges the myth that science and faith are at odds, and puts forward the idea that science is spiritual.

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  Alister E. McGrath, Surprised by Meaning: Science, Faith, and How We Make Sense of Things (Westminster John Knox Press, 2011)

  Surprised by Meaning is a user-friendly presentation of Alister McGrath’s recent work on natural theology.

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  Richard Dawkins, The Magic of Reality: How we know what’s really true (Illustrated by Dave McKean, Bantam Press, 2011)

  This beautifully illustrated book is intended for readers of all ages (roughly 12 and upwards).

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  Nigel Bovey, God, The Big Bang and Bunsen-Burning Issues (Authentic, 2008)

  A collection of 15 interviews with Christians who are, or have been, scientists.

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  Dave Bookless, God doesn’t do waste: Redeeming the whole of life (IVP, 2010)

  God Doesn’t Do Waste, by Dave Bookless, well-known for his writing and speaking on environmental matters...

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  Justin L. Barrett, Why Would Anyone Believe in God? (AltaMira Press, 2004)

  Influential figures like Richard Dawkins can give the impression that belief in God arises from a general...

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  Debating Darwin. Two Debates: Is Darwinism True & Does it Matter? (Paternoster 2009)

  This mutually respectful discussion presents different Christian viewpoints on modern versions of Darwin’s...

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  Michael Poole, The ‘New’ Atheism, 10 Arguments that don’t hold water (Lion Hudson, 2009)

  The ‘New’ Atheism, 10 Arguments that don’t hold water is a short, pocket sized, critical response to recent...

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  Richard Dawkins, The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution (Bantam Press, 2009)

  Richard Dawkins’ latest book is a very readable and entertaining summary of the evidence for evolution...

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  David Bentley Hart, Atheist Delusions: The Christian Revolution and Its Fashionable Enemies

  Atheist Delusions is an excellent Christian response to the new atheists...

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  Charles Foster, The Selfless Gene (Hodder, 2009)

  How can Christians reconcile a loving God with the theory of evolution, and its seemingly selfish and painful mechanism, natural selection?

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  R.J. Berry (Ed), Real Scientists Real Faith (Monarch, 2009)

  Real Scientists Real Faith is a collection of stories written by senior scientists, telling how their Christian...

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  Simon Conway Morris, Life’s Solution: Inevitable Humans in a Lonely Universe (CUP, 2003)

  Simon Conway Morris makes the argument that although life may be a very rare phenomenon, once it gets...

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  Nick Spencer & Robert White, Christianity, Climate Change, and Sustainable Living (SPCK, 2007)

  Authors Nick Spencer & Robert White set out a compelling three-part Christian vision of environmental action.

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