Light from Light: Scientists and Theologians in Dialogue

by Gerald O'Collins (Editor), Mary Ann Meyers (Editor)

In this volume renowned scientists and theologians discuss the concept of light as understood by modern physics and employed by biblical and patristic writers. Light from Light deepens readers' understanding of light as posited by recent cosmological and physical theories, drawing connections with "light" as a theological metaphor. Striking glimpses into new scientific developments offer additional insight and interest.


Markus Aspelmeyer
John Behr
Marco Bersanelli
Robert W. Boyd
David Brown
Robert Dodaro
Michael Heller
George Hunsinger
Mary Ann Meyers
Gerald O'Collins
John Polkinghorne
Andrew M. Steane
Kathryn E. Tanner
Kallistos Ware
Metropolitan of Diokleia
Anton Zeilinger

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 31, 2012

About the author

Born in Australia, Gerald O’Collins received his PhD at Cambridge University in 1968. From 1973 to 2006 he taught at the Gregorian University (Rome), where he was also dean of the theology faculty (1985–91). He is now a research professor in theology at St Mary’s University College in Twickenham.