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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.

ISBN-13: 9780300251197

Media Type: Hardcover

Publisher: Yale University Press

Publication Date: 03-15-2022

Pages: 248

Product Dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.40(h) x 1.10(d)

John F. Haught is distinguished research professor at Georgetown University. He is the author of more than twenty books, including The New Cosmic Story: Inside Our Awakening Universe. He lives in Vero Beach, FL.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix

Introduction 1

1 God 6

2 Eternity 18

3 Time 34

4 Mystery 49

5 Meaning 63

6 Origins 80

7 Life 95

8 Thought 113

9 Freedom 129

10 Faith 144

11 Hope 155

12 Compassion 171

13 Caring for Nature 184

Conclusion 196

Notes 203

Index 225