Prophets and Protons
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Prophets and Protons by Benjamin E Zeller
A new exploration of how religions respond to science in our modern world.
"Prophets and Protons is a scholarly study of how three new religious movements interact with science, both how they view science in the light of their religious beliefs, and how they integrate science into their beliefsBenjamin Zeller establishes early on that religion and science are not in conflict; they are in creative tension, which is a very different matter." * Fortean Times *
"A valuable book that makes an important contribution to the study of new religions." -- E. Burke Rochford Jr. * Sociology of Religion *
"Prophets and Protons is a valuable statement on the perennial religion-versus-science discussion, one that should be read by anyone who dares to venture into the fray." * Anthropology Review Database *
"Clearly and carefully written, Zeller's work offers a fascinating, thoughtful reflection on the complexity of the relationship between science and religion in the modern world." -- R. Scott Sheffield * The Magazine of the Chemical Heritage Foundation *
"The varied relationships between new religions and science are one of the least explored, yet most fascinating aspects of new religious emergence and development. In this captivating book, Zeller deftly expands the agenda for the study of new religions. No longer will scholars be able to ignore the intersection of worldviews he describes here." -- Douglas E. Cowan,author of Cults and New Religions: A Brief History and Cyberhenge: Modern Pagans on the Internet
"Zeller (Brevard College) provides an analysis of three new religious movements of the mid- to late-20th century that arose as part of the counterculture response to the growth of American Science... In the books excellent bibliography, both primary and secondary sources are delineated." * CHOICE *
"A richly detailed and well-argued treatment of new religions and science." * Sociology of Religion *
"A valuable book that makes an important contribution to the study of new religions." -- E. Burke Rochford Jr. * Sociology of Religion *
"Prophets and Protons is a valuable statement on the perennial religion-versus-science discussion, one that should be read by anyone who dares to venture into the fray." * Anthropology Review Database *
"Clearly and carefully written, Zeller's work offers a fascinating, thoughtful reflection on the complexity of the relationship between science and religion in the modern world." -- R. Scott Sheffield * The Magazine of the Chemical Heritage Foundation *
"The varied relationships between new religions and science are one of the least explored, yet most fascinating aspects of new religious emergence and development. In this captivating book, Zeller deftly expands the agenda for the study of new religions. No longer will scholars be able to ignore the intersection of worldviews he describes here." -- Douglas E. Cowan,author of Cults and New Religions: A Brief History and Cyberhenge: Modern Pagans on the Internet
"Zeller (Brevard College) provides an analysis of three new religious movements of the mid- to late-20th century that arose as part of the counterculture response to the growth of American Science... In the books excellent bibliography, both primary and secondary sources are delineated." * CHOICE *
"A richly detailed and well-argued treatment of new religions and science." * Sociology of Religion *
Benjamin E. Zeller is Assistant Professor of Religion at Lake Forest College.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780814797211 |
| ISBN 10 | 0814797210 |
| Title | Prophets and Protons |
| Author | Benjamin E Zeller |
| Series | New And Alternative Religions |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | New York University Press |
| Year published | 2010-03-29 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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