God According to God: A Physicist Proves We've Been Wrong About God All Along

by Gerald L. Schroeder

Overview

This “brilliant” book by an M.I.T. trained physicist “demands the attention of anyone who wonders if God must be exiled from the modern, enlightened mind” (David J. Wolpe, author of Why Faith Matters).

In his first book since 2002’s acclaimed The Hidden Face of God, popular scientist Gerald Schroeder combines decades of scientific research and biblical study to present a groundbreaking new theory of how to understand God. With riveting chapters on the origins of life, a scientist’s view of creation, and the unique place of our planet in the galaxy, God According to God offers a radical paradigm shift that will forever change how we comprehend God.

“This is as important a book on this subject as I recall ever having read.” —Huston Smith, author of The World’s Religions

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780061879869
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	08/18/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	260
Sales rank:	380,611
File size:	677 KB

About the Author

Gerald L. Schroeder is the author of The Science of God, The Hidden Face of God, and Genesis and the Big Bang. He earned his Ph.D. in physics and the earth sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. An applied theologian, he currently teaches at the College of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem.

Editorial Reviews

Our problem with God, according to physicist Gerald L, Schroeder, is that we're trying to force him to stand still. According to this MIT-trained scientist, the ruling deity of the cosmos is a living, changing God. Dr. Schroeder uses biblical interpretation and scientific analysis to argue that, like us, God assimilates new information, experiences regret, and wants us to argue with him and gradually become his partner in creation. Schroeder's unique view represents a radical paradigm shift in the ongoing debates between science and religion.

No one can read this book and ever think of God or how our world operates in the same way again. Schroeder has the rare ability to present complex matters, whether theological or scientific, in an engaging and understandable way. A must read.

Prof. James D. Tabor

Schroeder’s insights help explore mankind’s relationship with God in an entirely new and thought-provoking manner.

Rabbi Heschel Weiner

Gerry Schroeder is one of a kind. Not only does he have a complete command of science but a complete command of the Biblical texts. As a result, he takes viewers on a fantastic journey that is both fun and extremely profound.

Simcha Jacobovici

A brilliant mix of ancient exegesis and modern science that will convince some and infuriate others. Schroeder’s book demands the attention of anyone who wonders if God must be exiled from the modern, enlightened mind.

David J. Wolpe

Full of paradox, existential tensions, and spiritual and intellectual epiphany, the book is another gift to humanity from a scientist who is also a great man, a deep thinker, a spiritual counselor and a wonderful teacher.

Rabbi David Lapin

A remarkable book. The science as well as the meaning of this universe and of life are discussed with insight, rigor, and depth along with a perceptive, challenging and scholarly view of the Old Testament. Great for a thoughtful reader!

Charles H. Townes

God According to God is crucially important reading …I found this book a ringing confirmation of my deepest feelings about the Living God of history.

Shlomo Riskin

[Schroeder] has written an intriguing book that will stimulate thinking about the world, God, and Judaism.

Jewish Book World

A remarkable tour de force, combining science, theology and biblical exegesis in a most compelling and significant way, casting a new light on how we view God and our own place within the world.

Jerusalem Post

This is as important a book on this subject as I recall ever having read.

Huston Smith