© 2011 Alister E. McGrath

First edition

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

McGrath, Alister E., 1953–

     Surprised by meaning : science, faith, and how we make sense of things / Alister E. McGrath.—1st ed.

               p. cm.

   Includes bibliographical references (p. ).

   ISBN 978-0-664-23692-2 (alk. paper)

  1. Religion and science. 2. Meaning (Philosophy)—Religious aspects—Christianity. I. Title.

     BL240.3.M45 2011

     261.5’5—dc22

2010034955

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