Most often, the dialogue between religion and science is initiated bythe discoveries of modern science—big bang cosmology, evolution, orquantum theory, for example. In this book, scientist-theologian JohnPolkinghorne changes the discussion. He approaches the dialogue from alittle-explored perspective in which theology shapes the argument andsets the agenda of questions to be considered.The author beginswith a review of approaches to science and religion in which theclassification focuses on theological content rather than onmethodological technique. He then proceeds with chapters discussing therole of Scripture, a theology of nature, the doctrine of God,sacramental theology, and eschatology. Throughout, Polkinghorne takesthe perspective of Trinitarian thinking while arguing in a style thatreflects the influence of his career as a theoretical physicist. In thefinal chapter, the author defends the appropriateness of addressingissues of science and religion from the specific standpoint of hisChristian belief. His book provides an important model for theologiansand scientists alike, showing how their two fields can inform oneanother in significant ways.