by Robert N. Goldman (Author), Mary L. Radnofsky (Foreword by), Judith Ann Goldman (Editor)
What is the relationship between the Hebrew Bible and modern science? To answer this question, Robert Goldman invites the reader on a carefully guided intellectual journey spanning centuries of theological, philosophical, and scientific thought, before arriving at his provocative conclusion. He begins with the Hebrew Bible, examining the ancient concepts of "Olam" and "Yahweh," whose meanings are often lost in translation. Using these concepts as a lens, he explores Spinoza's "heretical" (at the time) theological views, probes Einstein's theory of space-time, and confronts formidable questions about human capacity for evil through the writings of Elie Wiesel and Etty Hillesum. Using simple, accessible language, Goldman ties together these diverse perspectives--as well as those of Plato, Maimonides, Godel, and others--and interweaves them with his own insights. Ultimately, he crafts a hopeful vision of a humankind and a God who are evolving toward one another, fueled by good actions, broader consciousness, and deeper human connection.
Author Biography
Robert N. Goldman was a pioneering computer scientist and entrepreneur. He was granted over thirty patents, both nationally and internationally, including one that laid the foundation for credit-card technology. Goldman studied Judaism, philosophy, science, and artificial intelligence for decades. Research in the Albert Einstein Archives in Princeton led to writing Einstein's God: Albert Einstein's Quest as a Scientist and as a Jew to Replace a Forsaken God.