Mathematical Devotionals - by Dale K Hathaway (Paperback)

About the Book

Mathematical Devotionals serves as a guide to connect Christianity with mathematics through a year's worth of inspirational prompts and meditations. Each devotional is self-contained, including scripture verses and an image.

Book Synopsis

Mathematical Devotionals serves as a guide to connect Christianity with mathematics through a year's worth of inspirational prompts and meditations. Each devotional is self-contained, including scripture verses and an image. The devotionals fall into four categories:

- Mathematical connections to Christianity

- Semi-biographical devotionals of Christian mathematicians

- Devotionals based on quotes either by a mathematician or about mathematics

- A few devotionals using logical reasoning as a form of Christian apologetics

The devotionals use mathematics, statistics, computer science, and even occasionally stray into the other science areas to provide a variety of engaging connections to Christianity. The book is intended to show how mathematics and other scientific fields should be considered complementary to Christianity rather than adversarial.

Endorsement:

Mathematicians, scientists, and folks intrigued by the wonders of the physical universe and the human spirit may be blessed by walking along with Professor Dale Hathaway throughout a year----especially if they have been charged from on high to integrate their faith with their teaching. Each pithy offering combines a mathematical insight, a life thought, and a graphical image into a holistic veritable balm of Gilead homily for each new day.

%Andrew Simoson, Professor of Mathematics, King University

About the Author:

Dale K. Hathaway has been a faculty member, department chair, and recently selected as the Associate Dean for the Martin D. Walker School of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois

since 1989. He received his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Boston University. Mathematically, he has a passion for finding and presenting "Birthday Problem" connections and, as a Christian, he loves finding ways to connect his profession with his faith.

Review Quotes

Mathematicians, scientists, and folks intrigued by the wonders of the physical universe and the human spirit may be blessed by walking along with Professor Dale Hathaway throughout a year----especially if they have been charged from on high to integrate their faith with their teaching. Each pithy offering combines a mathematical insight, a life thought, and a graphical image into a holistic veritable balm of Gilead homily for each new day.

─Andrew Simoson, Professor of Mathematics, King University

Dr. Dale Hathaway inspires readers with this one-of-a-kind devotional book that makes a connection between God the Creator and Mathematics, which the Astronomer Galileo Galilei called "...the language in which God has written the universe." Readers will be blessed daily with scripture, quotes from famous mathematicians, relevant images, and a thoughtful devotion on each topic. Whether you are learning about a notable mathematician, a new mathematical concept, or how these concepts can help you better understand the mind of God, I pray you will be blessed by these Mathematical Devotionals.

─Lieutenant Colonel Brian A. Wilken, Senior Operations Research Analyst, United States Air Force

I have heard the question asked, "How do you do "Christian" math?" And of course, you don't. Nonetheless for a Christian the richness and complexity of the mathematical world opens the heart and mind to the rich complexities of our creator God. Dale Hathaway's devotional writings is a gift as the reader provides unique glimpses into the wonder of God's creation discovered mathematically. In addition, we are introduced to and thereby encouraged by faithful Christians who have worshiped God with all their heart, mind and soul through their mathematical discoveries and offerings.

─Mary Paul, Vice President for Student Life and Formation, Point Loma Nazarene University

These short, accessible devotionals managed to get me thinking more deeply about mathematics, theology, Scripture, science, history, and philosophy! They are rich for both personal reflection and fruitful classroom discussion. I loved the exposure to so many historical and modern mathematicians and the ways their lives and ideas have intersected with the Christian faith. Can't wait to use this book in my teaching and to share it with my colleagues!

─Kaitlyn Fitzgerald, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Azusa Pacific University

Based on his belief that linking the seemingly disparate disciplines of faith and mathematics can be a valuable exercise, Dale Hathaway's collection of daily devotionals, pairing a short biblical passage with examples from the history of mathematics, biographical sketches, or brief discussions of relevant mathematical topics, link the theological and the mathematical. The result is a rich and valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring faith integration issues and especially as the basis for fruitful and enriching classroom discussions.

─Richard Stout, Retired Professor of Mathematics, Gordon College

About the Author

Dale K. Hathaway has been a faculty member, department chair, and recently selected as the Associate Dean for the Martin D. Walker School of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinoissince 1989. He received his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Boston University. Mathematically, he has a passion for finding and presenting "Birthday Problem" connections and, as a Christian, he loves finding ways to connect his profession with his faith.