God and the Book of Nature focuses on developing theological views of nature and of the natural sciences in light of the recent theological turn in science-and-religion scholarship. Centred around the Book of Nature metaphor, it brings together contributions by theologians, natural scientists, and philosophers based in Europe and North America. They provide an exploration of complementary (and even contesting) readings of the Book of Nature, particularly in light of the vexing questions that arise around essentialism and unity in the field of science and religion. Taking a more experimental and open-ended approach, the volume does not attempt to unify the readings into a single 'plot' that defines the Book of Nature, still less a single 'theology of nature', although it follows some organising principles that reflect different hermeneutical stances. Overall the book embraces a more constructive theological attitude towards the modern sciences and represents a significant and original contribution to the research literature. It is particularly relevant for theologians and philosophers interested in the relationship between science and religion.
