Brother Astronomer: Adventures of a Vatican Scientist: Adventures of a Vatican Scientist by Guy Consolmagno (PDF)

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Blending memoir, science, history and theology, Guy Consolmagno takes us on this exploration of Vatican science. We tour the Vatican’s meteorite collection and learn how astronomy progresses despite its dearth of tactile evidence. It seeks to prove that not all religion is hostile to science.

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⭐There are so many things I liked about this book. He was very interesting. I didn’t know bits of Mars have, in the past reigned down on the Antarctic. His story of his adventures meteorite hunting at the South Pole were very interesting.The most important thing I learned in this book was a spiritual thing. Most of the book is not religious, although he certainly talks about his journey to the Jesuits. What I found most interesting, however, was the comment science and Catholicism mix very well and that studying the universe was, for a religious scientist, a way of worshiping God, as it is studying God’s creation and revealing His work. I’d never thought of it that way, but, for a religious person that makes perfect sense.

⭐Following are just some of the things this small book manages to be:An autobiography tracing a career in science and a path toward a religious calling.A discussion of meteor and planetary science.An adventure set against the harshness of Antarctica.A discussion of the Occidental attitude toward nature which has led to the historical development of the scientific method.A meditation on life as a gift and love superceding both obligation and duty as a motive for action.Finally, a gentle reminder that the threadbare proposition that science is incompatible with religious belief is far too facile and much too simple. Brother Consolmagno portrays a reality that is more complex, more ambiguous and flat out more interesting.By the way, it’s all related with a winning sense of humor

⭐I enjoyed reading. it is partly a autobiography, an introductory astronomy text on the orgin of meteorites, a text on the history of philosophy and the relationship between science and religion. The book is well written ans easy to read.

⭐This book is an eye-opener for both true-believing religious folk who mistrust science and hard-nosed materialists who consider theological ways of thinking to have been overthrown by science. For those who already knew better, this book falls a bit short of advancing recent dialogs between religion and science. Subjective religious experiences are uncritically reported as “God’s” influence with little or no reflection on the psychological nature of their origin. Further, both past “mistakes” and current dogmatic assertions of the Catholic Chursh are discussed without persuading this reader that the author has been as thoroughly honest in his pursuit of “Truth” as is claimed. But all in all, this is an enjoyable book with an entertaining exposition of meteorite hunting that constitutes an honest-to-God adventure. Well worth reading!

⭐A fascinating biography. And a personal connection through a brother-in-law who attended high school with the author and knew him. A good read if you’re curious about Jesuits and why the Catholic Church supports science (despite the popular mythology that it is “anti-science” as proven by the Galileo incident. Read here the other side of the story.

⭐This book was written by a Vatican astronomer and tells about his professional life and how it is informed by his religion. He discusses both astronomy and a realistic view of religion among scientists.

⭐Great overview of science/church relationship. Well written from the Vatican astronomer who was trained as a geologist with PhD in astrophysics. I am secondary science teacher and geologist.

⭐An easy but deep read by a scientist/theologian explaining how both science and religion are ways of discovering God. Recommend.

⭐I gave this book to my 15 year old grandson who had the pleasure of meeting Brother Guy when he visited his school. He tells me he’s started to read it but is studying for exams presently so reading has being put on hold.When he met Brother Guy he found him an inspirational chap and is looking forward to reading more

⭐An excellent book. Consolmagno gives a fascinating insight into the world of a Christian scientist and astronomer. He addresses popular myths about the alleged conflict between religion and science, including the many significant contributions made by astronomers who were motivated by their faith. As a Catholic he is well placed to comment on what actually happened with Galileo. This reviewer particularly liked his take on early Genesis.Anyone who enjoyed Alan Chapman’s “Slaying the Dragons” or Ken Dutton’s “A Working Faith in an Age of Science” will also enjoy this book. Recommended!

⭐A great read from an accomplished writer

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