Theology and the Scientific Imagination - 2nd Edition by Amos Funkenstein (Paperback)

Theology and the Scientific Imagination is a groundbreaking work of intellectual history that revolutionized our understanding of the intersection between Christian theology and the development of modern science.

Written by renowned scholar Amos Funkenstein, this book explores the metaphysical foundations of early modern science and reveals how theological and scientific thinking became almost indistinguishable by the 1600s. Funkenstein delves into the minds of major figures such as Descartes, Leibniz, Newton, and others, analyzing their unprecedented secular theology and its impact on the trajectory of the scientific revolution.

The book culminates in a fascinating examination of the 17th century's "unprecedented fusion" of scientific and religious language, offering new insights into the complex relationship between faith and reason. With a foreword by Jonathan Sheehan, this classic work remains an essential resource for historians and philosophers of science, offering a bold and nuanced understanding of the intellectual landscape that shaped our modern world.