A Theory of Everything That Matters..., Alister McGrath
A Theory of Everything That Matters..., Alister McGrath
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A Theory of Everything (That Matters)
A Brief Guide to Einstein, Relativity, and His Surprising Thoughts on God

Author: Alister McGrath

Narrator: Frazer Douglas

Unabridged: 5 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Published: 10/08/2019

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

In Light of Today’s Scientific Achievements, Do We Need God Anymore?
Einstein’s revolutionary scientific ideas have transformed our world, ushering in the nuclear age. The current pace of scientific and technological progress is simply astounding. So is there any place for faith in such a world?

Einstein himself gave careful thought to the deepest questions of life. His towering intellectual status means he is someone worth listening to when we think through the big questions of life:
Can science answer all our questions?
Why is religion so important in life?
How can we hold together science and faith?
In this book, McGrath examines the life and work of Einstein, explaining his scientific significance and considering what Einstein did and did not believe about science, religion, and the meaning of life.

A Theory of Everything (That Matters) is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the role of faith in a world where science and technology govern our lives.

About The Author

Alister McGrath, one of the world's leading Christian theologians, is Andreas Idreos professor of science and religion at Oxford University.  Previously he was professor of historical theology at Oxford University and is currently senior research fellow at Harris Manchester at Oxford.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Floyd on June 27, 2019

I am not a physicist. But like many physicists, I barely understand Einstein and his theories if Special Relativity and General Relativity. And like most physicists, I know/knew even less about Einstein’s ideas about God. Alister McGrath has written a great introduction to Einstein’s contributions t......more

Goodreads review by Rick on August 04, 2020

I love books that deal with the intersection of science, philosophy, and religion. In the first part of this book, Alister McGrath does a great job of summarizing Einstein's life and explaining his contributions to the fields of physics and cosmology. In the second part, McGrath explores Einstein's......more

Goodreads review by Ben on May 26, 2020

Fascinating. Approachable.......more

Goodreads review by Cynthia on April 15, 2021

I am not gonna lie, there are some parts in this book that are difficult for a non-scientist such as myself but taken as a whole I really appreciate what Alister McGrath tried to do here. I have read other works that attempt to pigeonhole Einstein into either the atheist or the believer camp and his......more

Goodreads review by Isabella on July 23, 2022

This is a small book, but it says a lot. A bit of a slow read, but it kept me interested the whole time. It’s not a biography, but more of an examination of Einstein that leads into a larger discussion. It explores many existential questions and I would recommend if that’s something you’re intereste......more