The goal of this book is to integrate theology and mathematics to provide apologetic evidence for the Christian faith. With more than 13 million copies of his textbooks on the market, Dr. Marvin L. Bittinger has become one of the world�s most preeminent authors of mathematics textbooks. In The Faith Equation, 2nd ed, Dr. Bittinger, a devout Christian, puts his religious faith to the same tests and rigor that he requires of his textbooks. Using mathematical models, he provides evidence that leads one further along the path toward becoming a follower of Christ. Through the probability of prophecy, the growth of Christian evangelism, and medical studies on the power of prayer, he creates a trail of evidence beyond a reasonable doubt that can lead to faith axioms.
In addition to this analytical evidence, higher dimensions are used as a metaphor to describe many concepts of the Christian faith, such as the transfiguration and the Trinity. Higher dimensions and string theory, from physics, is also used to provide a unique mathematical interpretation of the end times as described in Revelation 21.
In this second edition, information has been updated, art refined, and the writing smoothed or simplified. The result is fresh and original � the first defense of Christianity and the Bible using mathematical concepts, written in the same approachable style that has endeared him to professors and to students studying from his books over the past 5 decades. The results are most compelling!
The Faith Equation is required reading for anyone interested in scientific or mathematical evidence of Christianity.
�Don't be afraid, you can understand this book. Although math was never my forte, I found I could read around the equations when necessary.�
? Del Harris, former NBA Head Coach of LA Lakers, Houston Rockets, and Milwaukee Bucks. Ordained Minister, Christian Church.
�Bittinger invites the reader into a rich conversation. His math may intimidate, but he never does. His gentle Christian character shines through.�
? LeRoy Lawson, International Consultant with CMF International, regular columnist ("From My Bookshelf"), Christian Standard. Former President, Hope International University.
�This is a book of the kind of wacky genius one is lucky enough to encounter on but a few occasions during his or her lifetime.�
? M. Scott Peck, author of the Road less Traveled books and many others.
