'Catholic Neuroethology' addresses a variety of issues that have only begun to be discussed or have not yet been discussed at all. Newberg and Smith are both courageous and well-informed as they seek a dialogue between theology and neuroscience. In doing so, they bring together a variety of resources across disciplines, integrate them, and present them in a readily understandable manner. This book can serve as an excellent resource for theologians and neuroscientists, as well as other readers interested in the intersection of science and theology.
Dr. James Beauregard
Neuropsychologist and professor
River University, Nashua, New Hampshire
This enlightening book explores the fascinating intersection of faith and neuroscience in Catholic Neurotheology. The topics are presented with scholarly rigor and expertise. It is a must-read for anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the relationship between mind, brain, and religious experience in Catholic theology and practice.
Rev. Dr. Juan Jose Sanguineti
Professor Emeritus of philosophy,
Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, Rome;
Current professor at Austral University, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Dr. Andrew Newberg, M.D., and Sr. Mary Clare Smith, SND, Ph.D., have combined to produce an invaluable resource for those who choose to explore the newly emerging field of neurotheology from a Catholic perspective. The authors describe how the realms of the spiritual and physical interact in fascinating ways. A must-read for those delving into the interplay between the brain and religious experiences.
Rev. Dr. Gerald J. Bednar
Former professor of systematic theology
St. Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology, Wickliffe, Ohio
A much-needed investigation into the nature of religious belief and the brain. It combines the best insights from the Catholic intellectual tradition with the discoveries of neuroscience, opening an ongoing and fruitful dialogue between faith and science.
Dr. Margarita Vega
Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology
