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About Alister McGrath
Alister E. McGrath is the Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion at the University of Oxford, and Director of the Ian Ramsey Centre for Science and Religion. One of the world's leading theologians, he has long been involved in theological education.
A prolific author, McGrath is renowned for his ability to write accessible books that engage a broad spectrum of readers. He is the author of some of the most widely used textbooks on theology, including the bestselling Christian Theology: An Introduction, now in its fifth edition; numerous scholarly projects, such as the acclaimed three-volume A Scientific Theology (2001-2003); and books for a general audience, including In the Beginning: The Story of the King James Bible (2001), The Dawkins Delusion? (2007), and C. S. Lewis: a Life: Eccentric Genius, Reluctant Prophet (2013). He has also crossed-over to the fiction market with his trilogy of children's books, The Aedyn Chronicles (2010-2011), which explore ideas of faith, spirituality, and reason.
McGrath brings a unique background in both theology and science to his research and writing, having earned doctorates from Oxford University in both molecular biophysics and Christian theology. As a former atheist, McGrath is respectful yet critical of the movement. In recent years, he has been especially interested in the emergence of "scientific atheism", and has researched the distinctive approach to atheist apologetics found in the writings of the Oxford zoologist and scientific populist, Richard Dawkins. He regularly engages in debates with leading atheists, as well as being much in demand as a speaker at conferences around the world.
Readers can connect with Dr. McGrath on social media via Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.