Reviews
"A brilliant analysis of the possibility that there may be other intelligent beings not easily recognised by us, for which one day evidence may be found through SETI. David Wilkinson has read widely and thought deeply about what the implications would be for belief in God. This is the science-religion dialogue as it should be." - Andrew Briggs, Professor of Nanomaterials at the University of Oxford "The church is fortunate to have someone of David Wilkinson's wide knowledge of both Science and Theology, and soundly based judgement to act as a guide." - Sir Arnold Wolfendale, FRS, 14th Astronomer Royal "A very readable and scientifically informed account of SETI and the intriguing issues it raises for theology. A superb example of the ways in which theology and contemporary science can interact in a positive way." - Professor Keith Ward "The question of whether there is intelligent extraterrestrial life is both intriguing and challenging. David Wilkinson's book provides a detailed and comprehensive discussion of the issues involved, physical, biological and theological, which many will find very illuminating." - Rev Dr John Polkinghorne, KBE, FRS "Imagine we woke up one day to news that there is intelligent life beyond Earth. What would this do to our view of our own selves and of our place in the cosmos? What would it mean for our belief in God and our relationship with Him? David Wilkinson draws on his training in Physics and Theology to grapple with these fascinating questions in a thoughtful, informed and highly lucid manner." - Carlos Frenk FRS, Ogden Professor of Fundamental Physics, Durham University "David Wilkinson's Science, Religion, and the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence is therefore a very welcome and timely addition to this public discussion. It provides a broad introduction to the history before giving a helpful discussion of some of the perceived theological difficulties raised by the existence of life in the wider universe." - Marginalia Review of Books, "Imagine we woke up one day to news that there is intelligent life beyond Earth. What would this do to our view of our own selves and of our place in the cosmos? What would it mean for our belief in God and our relationship with Him? David Wilkinson draws on his training in Physics andTheology to grapple with these fascinating questions in a thoughtful, informed and highly lucid manner." --Carlos Frenk FRS, Ogden Professor of Fundamental Physics, Durham University, "A very readable and scientifically informed account of SETI and the intriguing issues it raises for theology. A superb example of the ways in which theology and contemporary science can interact in a positive way." --Professor Keith Ward, 'It should be in every school and college library, as an outstanding example of how science and theology can interact in positive ways.'Theology'[An] excellent book ... would be ideal for anyone interested in the possibility of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe, I will be buying it for someone myself.'Colin John Humphreys, Chemistry World'the book is a fascinating read and is recommended for those pondering the place of humanity in our vast universe.'Achintya Rao, Cern'Among the new books dealing with astrotheology, this is the most delicious so far.'Theology and Science'The overview of the theological terrain, ancient and modern, given by David Wilkinson [...] is particularly useful, simply because it is infrequently summarized.'Mark Vernon, Times Literary Supplement'This is a masterful study of the subject and I can think of no better guide to all the ramifications of the possibility of SETI than David Wilkinson.'Third WayWilkinson's background makes him an authority, and the perfect person to give insight into this complex topic.'A brilliant analysis of the possibility that there may be other intelligent beings not easily recognised by us, for which one day evidence may be found through SETI. David Wilkinson has read widely and thought deeply about what the implications would be for belief in God. This is the science-religion dialogue as it should be.'Andrew Briggs, Professor of Nanomaterials at the University of Oxford'The church is fortunate to have someone of David Wilkinson's wide knowledge of both Science and Theology, and soundly based judgement to act as a guide.'Sir Arnold Wolfendale, FRS, 14th Astronomer Royal'A very readable and scientifically informed account of SETI and the intriguing issues it raises for theology. A superb example of the ways in which theology and contemporary science can interact in a positive way.'Professor Keith Ward'The question of whether there is intelligent extraterrestrial life is both intriguing and challenging. David Wilkinson's book provides a detailed and comprehensive discussion of the issues involved, physical, biological and theological, which many will find very illuminating.'Rev Dr John Polkinghorne, KBE, FRS'Imagine we woke up one day to news that there is intelligent life beyond Earth. What would this do to our view of our own selves and of our place in the cosmos? What would it mean for our belief in God and our relationship with Him? David Wilkinson draws on his training in Physics and Theology to grapple with these fascinating questions in a thoughtful, informed and highly lucid manner.'Carlos Frenk FRS, Ogden Professor of Fundamental Physics, Durham University, "The church is fortunate to have someone of David Wilkinson's wide knowledge of both Science and Theology, and soundly based judgement to act as a guide." --Sir Arnold Wolfendale, FRS, 14th Astronomer Royal, "The question of whether there is intelligent extraterrestrial life is both intriguing and challenging. David Wilkinson's book provides a detailed and comprehensive discussion of the issues involved, physical, biological and theological, which many will find very illuminating." --Rev Dr John Polkinghorne, KBE, FRS, "A brilliant analysis of the possibility that there may be other intelligent beings not easily recognised by us, for which one day evidence may be found through SETI. David Wilkinson has read widely and thought deeply about what the implications would be for belief in God. This is thescience-religion dialogue as it should be." --Andrew Briggs, Professor of Nanomaterials at the University of Oxford, "A brilliant analysis of the possibility that there may be other intelligent beings not easily recognised by us, for which one day evidence may be found through SETI. David Wilkinson has read widely and thought deeply about what the implications would be for belief in God. This is the science-religion dialogue as it should be." - Andrew Briggs, Professor of Nanomaterials at the University of Oxford "The church is fortunate to have someone of David Wilkinson's wide knowledge of both Science and Theology, and soundly based judgement to act as a guide." - Sir Arnold Wolfendale, FRS, 14th Astronomer Royal "A very readable and scientifically informed account of SETI and the intriguing issues it raises for theology. A superb example of the ways in which theology and contemporary science can interact in a positive way." - Professor Keith Ward "The question of whether there is intelligent extraterrestrial life is both intriguing and challenging. David Wilkinson's book provides a detailed and comprehensive discussion of the issues involved, physical, biological and theological, which many will find very illuminating." - Rev Dr John Polkinghorne, KBE, FRS "Imagine we woke up one day to news that there is intelligent life beyond Earth. What would this do to our view of our own selves and of our place in the cosmos? What would it mean for our belief in God and our relationship with Him? David Wilkinson draws on his training in Physics and Theology to grapple with these fascinating questions in a thoughtful, informed and highly lucid manner." - Carlos Frenk FRS, Ogden Professor of Fundamental Physics, Durham University
