An edition of Light from light
(2012)
Light from light
scientists and theologians in dialogue
by Gerald O'Collins and Mary Ann Meyers
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In this volume renowned scientists and theologians discuss the concept of light as understood by modern physics and employed by biblical and patristic writers. Light from Light deepens readers' understanding of light as posited by recent cosmological and physical theories, drawing connections with "light" as a theological metaphor. Striking glimpses into new scientific developments offer additional insight and interest.
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Light from light: scientists and theologians in dialogue
2012, W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co.
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0802866670 9780802866677
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Table of Contents
Some light from physics / John Polkinghorne
Light in the beginning : Georges Lemaître's cosmological inspirations / Michael Heller
On the development of physical characteristics through interactions / Andrew M. Steane
Light on quantum physics from experiments with quanta of light / Markus Aspelmeyer and Anton Zeilinger
Studies of the velocity of light and causality / Robert W. Boyd
Light in the beginning / Marco Bersanelli
"Light from light" : the divine light reflected in and by the Son and the Holy Spirit / Gerald O'Collins
The use of perceived properties of light as a theological analogy / Kathryn E. Tanner
Light and darkness in the mystical theology of the Greek Fathers / Kallistos Ware
"The darkness and the light are both alike to thee" : light as symbol and its transformations / David Brown
"Let there be light!" : a Byzantine theology of light / John Behr
Light in the thought of St. Augustine / Robert Dodaro
Uncreated light : from Irenaeus and Torrance to Aquinas and Barth / George Hunsinger
Edition Notes
Proceedings of symposiums held Apr. 27-29, 2009 in Istanbul, Turkey and Apr. 15-17, 2010 in Oxford, England.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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