Robert Jastrow (1925–2008)

In God and the Astronomers, Dr. Robert Jastrow, world-renowned astrophysicist, describes the astronomical discoveries of recent years and the theological implications of the new insights afforded by science into mankind's place in the cosmos. He explains the chain of events that forced astronomers, despite their initial reluctance ("Irritating," said Einstein; "Repugnant," said the great British astronomer Eddington; "I would like to reject it," said MIT physicist Philip Morrison) to accept show more the validity of the Big Bang and the fact that the universe began in a moment of creation. show less

I agree that this is a masterpiece of science! Although it's been written decades ago, like a precision-made time machine it takes you to a trusty ride back in eons.

Robert Jastrow ends his book with this quote, " For the scientist who has lived by his faith in the power of reason, the story ends like a bad dream. He has scaled the mountains of ignorance; he is about to conquer the highest peak; as he pulls himself over the final rock, he is greeted by a band of theologians who have been sitting here for centuries.

Very good condition. Minor shelf wear on dust jacket. Cover has minor spotting.