In this most provocative and original work about mankind's attempts to explain the mysteries of the universe, Corey Powell argues that Einstein's theory of relativity marked a massive, irreversible turning point in our spiritual history.

CONTENTS

One The God of Sci/Religion

Two How God Got a Job in Physics

Three The temple of Einstein Is Founded

Four The New priests Bicker in Europe and America

Five Einstein's Prophecy Fulfilled

Six The Era When the Universe Came Forth from the Hands of the Creator

Seven Hisses from the Microwaves

Eight The Angel of Dark Energy

Nine Salvation in the temple of Einstein 

Acknowledgments

Bibliography

Index  

Corey Powell is the News Editor at Discover magazine and a regular contributor. He has written for a variety of other publications including Scientific American and Newsday. He is an adjunct professor at New York University teaching a course on science writing. He graduated from Harvard in history and science.