Books

Find below a selection of books written by members of the Vatican Observatory and our colleagues.

  • Physics and Cosmology: Scientific Perspectives on the Problem of Natural Evil

    Physics and Cosmology: Scientific Perspectives on the Problem of Natural Evil

    Nancey Murphy, Robert John Russell, William R. Stoeger, S.J.

    2007

  • Physics, Philosophy, and Theology: A Common Quest for Understanding

    Physics, Philosophy, and Theology: A Common Quest for Understanding

    Robert John Russell, William R. Stoeger S.J., J. Francisco J. Ayala, C.V. Coyne

    1988

  • Two Books: Historical Notes on Some Interactions Between Natural Science and Theology

    Two Books: Historical Notes on Some Interactions Between Natural Science and Theology

    Olaf Pedersen

    2007

  • Evolutionary and Molecular Biology- Scientific Perspectives on Divine Action

    Evolutionary and Molecular Biology: Scientific Perspectives on Divine Action

    Robert John Russell, William R. Stoeger S.J., Francisco J. Ayala

    January 18, 2006

  • Science and Theology: Ruminations on the Cosmos

    Science and Theology: Ruminations on the Cosmos

    Chris Impey, Catherine Petry

    January 13, 2004

  • The Vatican Observatory: In the Service of Nine Popes

    The Vatican Observatory: In the Service of Nine Popes

    Sabino Maffeo

    August 1, 2002

  • Wayfarers in the Cosmos

    Wayfarers in the Cosmos

    George V. Coyne, Alessandro Omizzolo

    2002

  • Neuroscience and the Person: Scientific Perspectives on Divine Action

    Neuroscience and the Person: Scientific Perspectives on Divine Action

    Robert J. Russell, Nancey Murphy, Theo C. Meyering, Michael A. Arbib

    1999

  • Way To The Dwelling Of Light: How Physics Illuminates Creation

    Way To The Dwelling Of Light: How Physics Illuminates Creation

    Guy J. Consolmagno, S.J.

    November 1, 1998

  • Chaos and Complexity: Scientific Perspectives On Divine Action

    Chaos and Complexity: Scientific Perspectives On Divine Action

    Robert J. Russell, Nancey Murphy

    1995