| Format: | Paperback |
| Page Count: | 96 |
| Size: | 4.5 in x 6.5 in |
| Weight: | 8.0 ounces |
| ISBN-10: | 1-4335-9797-7 |
| ISBN-13: | 978-1-4335-9797-8 |
| ISBN-UPC: | 9781433597978 |
| Published: | July 01, 2025 |
How Faith and Science Can Coexist to Glorify Our Creator
Questions surrounding the origins of the universe and the accuracy of biblical accounts place science at the forefront of discussions between atheists and Christians alike. Believers criticize the natural sciences as untrustworthy or even as an enemy of faith, while atheists reprimand Christians for denying empirical facts of nature. Is it possible to rightly love both God and science?
In this concise book, author Hans Madueme offers a biblically informed perspective on science, helping readers embrace both faith and science in a responsible and God-glorifying way. Does Science Make God Irrelevant? addresses misconceptions, explains how Christian assumptions make science possible, clarifies the tension between science and miracles, and illustrates ways faith and science can coexist as allies. In turn, readers will see how good science glorifies God and helps us praise our Creator.
- Optimistic: Helps readers maintain a biblically sound worldview and a positive view of science
- Informed Perspective: Author Hans Madueme’s medical and theological background informs his thoughts on the topic of faith and science
- Short, Accessible Format: Explains science from a biblical perspective using 4 simple steps
- Part of the TGC Hard Questions Series: Equips readers with answers to difficult questions facing today’s church
Author:
Hans Madueme (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of theological studies at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, and an editorial board member for Themelios. He is the co-editor of Adam, the Fall, and Original Sin: Theological, Biblical, and Scientific Perspectives and the author of Defending Sin: A Response to the Challenges of Evolution and the Natural Sciences. Before training in theology, Madueme received his MD and completed his medical residency in internal medicine at the Mayo Clinic.
Product Details
Table of Contents
Does Science Make God Irrelevant?
Recommended Resources
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Endorsements
“The greatest strength of this exciting, accessible book is the clear way Madueme respects and describes the various interactions between Christianity and science. He rightly notes that the warfare depiction of their relationship has been rejected by historians of science for decades. Where there are conflicts, they by no means characterize the main ways faith and science have rightly interacted for centuries. This is a must-read, if for no other reason than how it debunks the standard narrative about alleged conflicts between Christianity and science, such as the Galileo affair and the Scopes Trial. Madueme knows his stuff, and I highly recommend this book.”
J. P. Moreland, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Biola University
“As the myth of warfare between science and religion resurges in our culture, many find themselves caught up in disputes over everything from climate to vaccines to evolution. This book may surprise you with its far-ranging review of the complex, often mutualistic relationship between theology and science. Madueme offers a fruitful way of relating science and faith.”
Todd Charles Wood, Founder and President, Core Academy of Science
“Here’s a helpful book that is also fun to read. Hans Madueme explains the relationship between faith and science with wit and humility. More importantly, he directs our awe and amazement of creation to its proper aim—to worship of the Creator.”
Kenneth Keathley, Research Professor of Theology, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; author, Faith and Science: A Primer for a Hypernatural World
“What an attractive book! It’s brief, highly readable, and full of carefully deployed knowledge. Hans Madueme speaks to many kinds of people, from young Christians puzzled by the alleged hostility between faith and science to inquirers wondering whether the Christian faith shows intellectual virtue. Well worth your time!”
C. John Collins, Professor of Old Testament, Covenant Theological Seminary; author, Science and Faith: Friends or Foes?
“Hans Madueme provides an irenic and evenhanded account of the common approaches to understanding the relationship between science and religious belief. In answer to his question ‘Does science make God irrelevant?,’ he gives a resounding no! I highly recommend this short introduction to an important subject.”
Stephen C. Meyer, Director, Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture; author, Return of the God Hypothesis
“Today, a destructive narrative permeates our culture and the church: Science and Christianity are at odds. Highly respected theologian Hans Madueme effectively challenges this false narrative. Having spent years working at the frontier of the science-faith conversation, he is well suited to remind us of the role Christianity played in the origin of modern science. By presenting the reader with the appropriate theological and philosophical frameworks, he ably guides us to the conclusion that Christianity fully harmonizes with science.”
Fazale Rana, biochemist; President and CEO, Reasons to Believe