"The Astronomer Copernicus: Conversations with God"

"The Astronomer Copernicus: Conversations with God" by Jurjen van der Kooi is an imaginative dialogue that explores the relationship between science and faith through the perspective of Nicolaus Copernicus. It presents a fictional conversation where Copernicus, the Renaissance astronomer who proposed the heliocentric model, discusses his scientific discoveries and doubts with a divine voice. The book examines themes of humility, the search for truth, and how scientific understanding can coexist with spiritual beliefs. It invites readers to reflect on the harmony between discovering the universe’s mysteries and maintaining a sense of spiritual wonder.