God's Undertaker: Has Science Buried God?

John C. Lennox

Lion, 2009 - Religion - 224 pages

If we are to believe many modern commentators, science has squeezed God into a corner, killedand then buried him with its all-embracing explanations. Atheism, we are told, is the only intellectually tenable position, and any attempt to reintroduce God is likely to impede the progress of science. In this stimulating and thought-provoking book, John Lennox invites us to consider such claims very carefully.

Is it really true, he asks, that everything in science points towards atheism? Could it be possible that theism sits more comfortably with science than atheism? Has science buried God or not? Now updated and expanded, God's Undertaker is an invaluable contribution to the debate about science's relationship to religion.

"As an agnostic in the true sense of the word as 'not knowing, ' I found John Lennox's book intriguing and much food for thought... This is a well written and though-provoking book and will contribute to a reasoned discussion on a fundamental question."
Alan Emery, Emeritus Professor of Human Genetics, University of Edinburgh

"This short book is more than just a critical analysis of the deep question posed in its title. It is a scientific detective story, which keeps the reader on their toes as the evidence is put in place bit by bit."
Keith Frayn, Professor of Human Metabolism, University of Oxford

"A brilliantly argued re-evaluation of the relation of science and religion, casting welcome new light on today's major debates. A must-read for all reflecting on the greatest questions of life."
Alister McGrath, Professor of Theology, Ministry and Education, King's College, London

What people are saying

Excellent!

User Review  - Daniel - Christianbook.com

So far this is an excellent book. John Lennox provides logical and factual explanations while keeping it nice and simple to read so as to not lose the reader. I recommend it to anyone interested in apologetic and even non-christians with an open mind.

Clears the debate of God's death.

User Review  - Asphalt - Christianbook.com

This book I think will answer the question of God's creation of the universe. It will also help the person who has questions of his/her belief in God. John Lennox has written a book for answering all the questions to help in one;s belief in intelligent design.

About the author

John C. Lennox is Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford and Fellow in Mathematics and Philosophy of Science at Green Templeton College. He lectures on Faith and Science for the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. He is author of a number of books on the relations of science, religion and ethics. He and his wife Sally live near Oxford.

Bibliographic information

• Title: God's Undertaker: Has Science Buried God?
• Author: John C. Lennox
• Edition: reprint
• Publisher: Lion, 2009
• ISBN: 0825479126, 9780825479120
• Length: 224 pages
• Subjects: Religion / Religion & Science