In the midst of a heated debate between science and religion, physicist Stephen M. Barr offers a refreshing perspective: the true adversary of faith is not science, but the philosophy of scientific materialism. In Modern Physics and Ancient Faith, Barr masterfully weaves together groundbreaking discoveries in modern physics to reveal a profound harmony between the natural world and the core teachings of Christianity and Judaism. By examining five pivotal breakthroughs - the Big Bang, unified field theories, anthropic coincidences, Gödel's Theorem, and quantum theory - Barr exposes the cracks in the materialist worldview, illuminating the surprising consonance between the mysteries of the universe and the sacred. Written with clarity and precision, this book is a fascinating exploration of the intersection of science and faith, offering a compelling case for the compatibility of modern physics and ancient wisdom.