The Universe Story - by Brian Swimme (Paperback)

About the Book

Cosmologist Brian Swimme and cultural historian Thomas Berry provide a new, science-based cosmology for our times that provides an epic and poetic explanation of the creation of the universe and our place in it. A celebration of the unfolding of the cosmos--from the primordial flaring forth to the ecozoic era.

Book Synopsis

From the big bang to the present and into the next millenium, The Universe Story unites science and the humanities in a dramatic exploration of the unfolding of the universe, humanity's evolving place in the cosmos, and the boundless possibilities for our future.

Review Quotes

"A fascinating exploration of the earth's history."--"Library Journal""Amazing...ariticualte[s] nothing less than a coherent new story of the evolution of life on our planet...executed with verve, imagination, and deep concern for restoring ecological balance to our endangered planet."--Riane Eisler, author of "The Chalice and the Blade""["The Universe Story"] could be the antidote to fragmented commitments and nihilism--the narrative from which future generations can live appropriately to our real natural-historical situation."--Dr. John Cobb, Professor Emeritus, School of Theology at Claremont""The Universe Story "begins the long overdue process of teaching modern humans who we are, where we came from, and about the beautifully complex cosmoecological dance that sustains us."--David Perry, Professor, Ecosystems Studies, Oregon State University