Science and Faith in Harmony: Contemplations on a Distilled Doxology

by Sy Garte PhD

Overview

Rather than discord between science and Christian faith, there is a harmony as grand as any choral masterpiece The idea that Christianity and science are inextricably in conflict is a relatively recent conception. However, with each new scientific discovery and scriptural insight, it's an idea that's being proved to be insupportable. Sy Garte has immersed himself in both science and faith and knows they work beautifully together to sing of the greatness of God. Now this respected scientist shares how God's world (nature and science) and God's word (made flesh in Christ) are bound together in loving harmony. In Science and Faith in Harmony, Garte examines modern scientific concepts and what they can teach us about theological truths, such as the dual nature of Christ. He explores the ways in which the terminology and language of science and faith consistently match each other. Despite his deep dives into theology and science, Garte does not get overly technical in his writing. Instead, he is personal and passionate, speaking directly to readers with a tone of joy and wonder, inviting them to join the chorus of praise to the Lord. Readers still wondering whether the truths of science and Christian faith are in conflict need this book. Following the path of Christ and holding a scientific worldview at the same time is not only possible but also leads to a fuller, richer life of harmony and truth.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780825469961
Publisher:	Kregel Publications
Publication date:	02/13/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Dr. Sy Garte is a biochemist and has been a professor at New York University, University of Pittsburgh, and Rutgers University. He has authored over two hundred scientific publications and four previous books, and has served as division director at the National Institutes of Health. Sy is also the editor in chief of God and Nature magazine and vice president of the Washington, DC, chapter of the American Scientific Affiliation. He is a lay leader in the United Methodist Church.

Editorial Reviews

This wonderful collection of 44 easy-read vignettes on science and faith will inspire, engage, and educate all those with an interest in the varied ways in which these two great enterprises relate to each other. The author draws on his decades of experience in the scientific community to provide a lavish array of personal stories that make the text come alive.

Dr Denis Alexander

In his latest book, biochemist Sy Garte inspires a sense of wonder as he demonstrates the many ways that science—the study of God's spoken word—harmonizes with Scripture—God’s written Word—in profoundly beautiful and meaningful ways. The lovely harmonies between the Christian faith and science can draw us closer to God—if we are willing to listen carefully. Sy Garte's short yet rich reflections on the compatibility of science and the Christian faith illuminate God’s fingerprints in nature and in our lives, each set inspiring us to love the Lord and love others more deeply.

Fazale "Fuz" Rana

This delightful book presents a multitude of striking, insightful analogies and other connections between modern science and the Christian faith, incorporating Sy's personal and professional experience. Engaging a wide range of fields, from quantum mechanics to ecology—and especially his favorite enzyme aaRS—Sy draws out the divine design he sees at all levels in the book of God's works. Each chapter can be read as a stand-alone devotional, valuable for non-scientist and scientist alike, as Sy passionately and invitingly presents various aspects of the good news of Jesus alongside accessible descriptions and explanations of the world's wonders as explored by science.

Arnold Sikkema

Science and Faith in Harmony is an informed, clear, and personable place to enter a fascinating and crucial conversation. In friendly, short chapters, prominent scientist Sy Garte helps the Christian reader appreciate how he has experienced science and faith mutually encouraging each other. The book is both reasoned and winsome as Garte tours key insights, from the startling presence of so many finely tuned constants in physics to the surprising emergence of immensely complex cellular life.

James C. Peterson

Sy Garte has a gift for winsomely demonstrating the truth and goodness of the gospel message. His extensive knowledge of scientific issues enables him to deftly explain how advanced processes in molecular biology provide evidence for the Creator and his intimate care for us. Sy's insightful chapters in Science and Faith in Harmony will keep you engaged as you learn more about how God's voice is revealed in his creation.

Lee Strobel

Sy's pithy chapters are like salted peanuts: you say to yourself, 'Just a couple more' . . . only to find yourself consuming the whole bag.