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Who's Afraid of the Multiverse? (Book/ Paperback)

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Jeff Zweerink, explores multiverse theory and its implications for biblical creation models in the booklet Who's Afraid of the Multiverse? Do other worlds exist beyond the observable universe? If we do live in what scientists call a multiverse, doesnt this rule out the necessity of a Creator? In Who's Afraid of the Multiverse? astrophysicist Jeff Zweerink, Ph.D., tackles these questions and many more as he explains this increasingly popular view of the universe. He provides readable explanations of the four basic multiverse models - observational and theoretical evidence for the multiverse the models' impact on the cosmological and teleological arguments for God's existence scientific and philosophical criticisms of the multiverse a biblical response to the multiverse and more. This booklet seeks to demystify the multiverse so that Christians can address skeptics' concerns with gentleness and respect and without fear.

About the Author(s)

Jeffrey A. Zweeink thought he would follow in his father’s footsteps as a chemistry professor until a high school teacher piqued his interest in physics. Jeff pursued a BS in physics and a PhD in astrophysics at Iowa State University (ISU), where he focused his study on gamma rays—messengers from distant black holes and neutron stars. Upon completing his education, Jeff taught at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. Postdoctoral research took him to the West Coast, to the University of California, Riverside, and eventually to a research faculty position at UCLA. He has conducted research using STACEE and VERITAS gamma-ray telescopes, and currently works on GAPS, a balloon experiment seeking to detect dark matter. A Christian from childhood, Jeff desired to understand how the worlds of science and Scripture integrate. He struggled when his scientific studies seemed to collide with his early biblical training. While an undergrad at ISU, Jeff heard Hugh Ross speak and learned of Reasons To Believe (RTB) and its ministry of reconciliation—tearing down the presumed barriers between science and faith and introducing people to their personal Creator. Jeff knew this was something he was called to be a part of. Jeff is author of Who’s Afraid of the Multiverse? and coauthor of more than 30 journal articles, as well as numerous conference proceedings. He still serves part-time on the physics and astronomy research faculty at UCLA. He directs RTB's online learning programs, Reasons Institute and Reasons Academy, and also contributes to the ministry's podcasts and daily blog, Today's New Reason to Believe. When he isn’t participating in science-faith apologetics Jeff enjoys fishing, camping, and working on home improvement projects. An enthusiastic sports fan, he coaches his children’s teams and challenges his RTB colleagues in fantasy football. He roots for the Kansas City Chiefs and for NASCAR’s Ryan Newman and Jeff Gordon. Jeff and his wife, Lisa, live in Southern California with their five children.