Science and Religion in the Imagination of C. S. Lewis: The quest for the best mental model of the universe by Alister McGrath (OUP, £30 (£27); 978-0-19-898279-1).
“Science and Religion in the Imagination of C. S. Lewis is the first comprehensive examination of C. S. Lewis's views on the relationship between science and religion, authored by an internationally acclaimed writer recognized as an authority on both Lewis and the field of science and religion. It focuses on the literary depictions of this relationship and its significance in cultural discussions regarding the boundaries of human knowledge, as well as Lewis's understanding of the roles of science and religion in humanity's pursuit of meaning and significance.”
Ways of Seeing: Orthodox spirituality for our modern world by Nevsky Everett (Canterbury Press, £12.99 (£11.69); 978-1-78622-706-5).
“Orthodox Christianity has long captivated Western Christians, often through the beauty of its icons and the quiet power of the Jesus Prayer. But Orthodoxy offers far more than ancient rituals and aesthetics—it presents a rich, living tradition with transformative insights for today's spiritual journey. Originally delivered as a series of retreat addresses, Ways of Seeing invites readers into the vibrant and lived experience of Orthodox spirituality. Through thoughtful chapters that explore key elements of the tradition, readers will encounter fresh perspectives on God, self, and the world.”
The Universal Way of Salvation in the Thought of Augustine by Thomas P. Harmon (T & T Clark, £28.99 (£26.09); 978-0-567-71217-2). New in paperback
“This work examines Augustine’s critique of his Roman predecessors to reveal key aspects of Christ’s mediation of the universal way of salvation. Porphyry of Tyre had noticed that Christianity can make a claim that pagan religion and pagan philosophy cannot: that all types of human being can be saved through the one salvific action of Christ mediated sacramentally through the one Catholic Church.”
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