His dad princeton university scientist henry eyring was clearly an evolutionist, and would even argue with joseph fielding smith about it. Henry eyring february 20, 1901 december 26, 1981 was a mexico born united states theoretical chemist whose primary contribution was in the study of chemical reaction rates and intermediates. Twice in the final years of his life, elder neal a. Thus, its scarcely surprising that ive been thinking about perhaps the most widely respected mormon scientist in our history thus far. This is that story of henry eyring, perhaps the most acclaimed scientist ever to come from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. You will also find supplementary content, including. Now, with his characteristic candor and humor, henry eyring discusses various aspects of science, religion, and life. Jul 26, 2011 discover book depositorys huge selection of henry j eyring books online. Henry eyring february 20, 1901 december 26, 1981 was a mexicanamerican theoretical chemist whose primary contribution was in the study of chemical reaction rates and intermediates.
A collection of discources, and because he first loved us, and more on. He was a third generation mormon, his grandparents on both sides having participated in the early migration 185060, first to salt lake city and then to. Reflections of a scientist 19835 the faith of a scientist. The first chapter seems to be taken from a talk, but the rest are essays on various aspects of religion and science.
This is that story of henry eyring, perhaps the churchs most acclaimed scientist. The life and faith of henry eyring and major decisions. After being set apart on january 14, 2018, eyring is currently the second counselor to russell m. Maxwell told a grandson of henry eyring s, you need to write your grandfathers story.
It demonstrates why one of the churchs highestprofile intellectuals was also one of its humblest believers. Aug 03, 2011 the following is taken verbatim from mormon scientist. Henry eyring was an accomplished chemist and lifelong christian. Some of his topics are truth, heredity and environment, communication. One of his colleagues said, the contributions of dr. Listed are ten books and over six hundred research articles. Garfield cook, science and mormonism salt lake city. My favorite chapter was the one called the six worlds. Henry eyring believed that we have a responsibility to prove all things in religion that can be proved by science. Henry eyring 19011981 is undoubtedly the most celebrated scientist produced within the mormon faith to date. The life and faith of henry eyring is a quasibiography that is well worth reading.
Nelson in the first presidency of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. The book, written twentysix years after eyrings death by his grandson henry j. Henry eyring was a chemist and father of lds apostle henry b. Excerpted from henry eyring, the faith of a scientist salt lake city. Henry eyring, a theoretical chemist known primarily for his contributions to the understanding of chemical reaction rates, was born in 1901 in the mormon settlement of colonia juarez, chihuahua, mexico. Discover book depositorys huge selection of henry j eyring books online. This interesting biography of henry eyring, a famed and charismatic mormon scientist, is revealing about both the mans intellectual acuity and scientific accomplishments as well as his powerful personal impact on people. Mormon scientist the life and faith of henry eyring j mormon scientist the life and faith of henry eyring j can be taken as competently as picked to act. A prolific writer, he authored more than 600 scientific articles, ten scientific books, and a few books on the subject of science and religion. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The book, written twentysix years after eyring s death by his grandson henry j.
Pdf mormon scientist the life and faith of henry eyring by. Henry eyring was an american theoretical chemist known primarily for his contributions to the understanding of chemical reaction rates and intermediates. Maxwell once called henry eyring the most distinguished mormon scientist of this dispensation. This book, his posthumously published reflections, addresses both aspects of his life, but it is directed more to christians and mormons specifically than to chemists. Eyring, explores eyring s contributions to science and. Eyring wrote faith of a scientist explaining some of his views, and the more recent volume mormon scientist. Eyring, while educated at princeton and known for excellence in.
It is a book about science and mormonism, written to. The life and faith of henry eyring is a book about henry eyring, who from 1930 to 1980 made substantial contributions to theoretical chemistry while also speaking and writing extensively about the compatibility of science and religion. He published over six hundred scientific papers and about a dozen books, and he received almost every prize science has to offer. Henry eyring mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Eyring, was a worldrenowned chemist who became the churchs unofficial spokesman on scientific matters. The life and faith of henry eyring is a book about henry eyring, who from 1930 to 1980 made substantial contributions to theoretical. Maxwell told a grandson of henry eyrings, you need to write your grandfathers story. To stay up to date with new releases, kindle books, and tips has a free email subscription service you can use as well as an rss feed and social media accounts. I loved this book, and would highly recommend to anyone interested in the debate on science and religion, written from the perspective of a latterday saint. The following is taken verbatim from mormon scientist. Eyring is the author of two books, mormon scientist. Aug 02, 2019 henry eyring, a theoretical chemist known primarily for his contributions to the understanding of chemical reaction rates, was born in 1901 in the mormon settlement of colonia juarez, chihuahua.
The life and faith of henry eyring, the author and subjects grandson, henry j. Maxwell, a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, once called henry eyring the most distinguished mormon scientist of this dispensation. Hill h enry eyring 19011981 is undoubtedly the most celebrated scientist produced within the mormon faith to date. It is a book about science and mormonism, written to be easily understood by. Mormon scientist the life and faith of henry eyring j. As steven heath and edward kimball illustrate, the example of renowned scientist and believing mormon henry eyring provided further inspiration to latterday saints, who pack asserted have no part in the controversy concerning the origin of the earth. Eyring, while educated at princeton and known for excellence in research, returned to utah to raise his family. Henry bennion eyring was born on may 31, 1933, in princeton, new jersey, bearing the first name of his father, who was fast building a reputation as a brilliant scientist, and the family name of his mother, who didnt care for the name henry and insisted that he be called hal. The life and faith of henry eyring book about henry eyring. Henry bennion eyring born may 31, 1933 is an american educational administrator, author, and religious leader. Those things that we cannot explain must be explored more deeply according to scientific principles so we are better prepared to create zion on earth.
He published over six hundred scientific papers and about a dozen books, and he received almost. Henry eyring, a theoretical chemist known primarily for his contributions to the understanding of chemical reaction rates, was born in 1901 in. Eyring, was a scientist in the field of chemical physics. Bookcraft, 1967, 1416, 33, 3637, 4344 though not always in that order. In this redesigned and reprinted volume, henry eyring discusses various aspects of science, religion, and life.
Eyring, has collected a vast amount of anecdotal historical information primarily related to. He was born on february 20, 1901, in the prosperous mormon community of colonia juarez, mexico about 100 miles south of columbus, new mexico. It is a book about science and mormonism, written to be easily understood by newcomers to both subjects. Bell earth electrons energy eternal progression existence experience eyrings fact faith father free agency give graduate harlow shapley. Henry eyring does a wonderful job at portraying how his scientific discoveries, as well as the discoveries of world renowned scientists have strengthened his belief in a superior being. Bell earth electrons energy eternal progression existence experience eyring s fact faith father free agency give graduate harlow shapley. The faith of a scientist by henry eyring goodreads. Henry eyring exemplified both science and faith deseret news.