God in the Equation: How Einstein Transformed Religion (Revised)

In this most provocative and original work about mankind’s attempts to explain the mysteries of the universe, Corey Powell argues that Einstein’s theory of relativity marked a massive, irreversible turning point in our spiritual history. Corey Powell is the News Editor at Discover magazine and a regular contributor. He has written for a variety of other publications including Scientific American and Newsday. He is an adjunct professor at New York University teaching a course on science writing. He graduated from Harvard in history and science. CONTENTS One The God of Sci/Religion Two How God Got a Job in Physics Three The temple of Einstein Is Founded Four The New priests Bicker in Europe and America Five Einstein’s Prophecy Fulfilled Six The Era When the Universe Came Forth from the Hands of the Creator Seven Hisses from the Microwaves Eight The Angel of Dark Energy Nine Salvation in the temple of Einstein  Acknowledgments Bibliography Index