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Every book John Lennox recommended on podcasts
John Lennox appears on podcasts as an academic, scientist, and theologian who engages with questions surrounding artificial intelligence, faith, and the intersection of modern science and religion. During his appearance on How I Write, Lennox discussed several foundational texts that inform his worldview and academic background. He enthusiastically recommended C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man and the science fiction novel That Hideous Strength, describing them as essential reading for every believer regarding the redefinition of humanity and moral philosophy. In discussing his long career and academic influences, Lennox mentioned David Gooding's extensive work and authority on The Septuagint, the ancient Greek version of the Old Testament, honoring his mentor of fifty years. Additionally, Lennox referenced Max Tegmark's book Life 3.0 during a discussion about advanced technology and potential futuristic scenarios involving artificial intelligence, highlighting the serious-minded physicists who contemplate the diverse futures awaiting human civilization. Through these discussions, Lennox demonstrates a deep engagement with literature that spans theology, classical humanities, and the cutting-edge implications of modern technological development.
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That hideous strength
C.S.
Recommended“There are two books I say every believer ought to read. One is the abolition of man and the other is that hideous strength. The third one of his science fiction books.”
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The Abolition of Man
The Abolition of Man by C.S.
Recommended“There are two books I say every believer ought to read. One is the abolition of man and the other is that hideous strength. The third one of his science fiction books.”
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Life 3.0
Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark is an exploration of artificial intelligence and its potential to profoundly shape the future of human civilization.
Discussed“And you get seriousminded physicists like Max Tegmark. Is he in Princeton or MIT? I can't remember which. But Max Tegmark has written a book called Life 3.0. Okay. And he has a dozen different scenarios for the future.”
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The Septuagint
Discussed“And my mentor for 50 years was the late professor David Gooding who was a classicist but he was a world authority in the Septuagent which is the Greek version of the Old Testament.”
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Books John Lennox wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| Oxford Professor: AI, God & Writing — John Lennox | How I Write | 2025-08-20 | 4 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“My argument is very simple and it's not it doesn't arise first in my book on revelation. And I wrote a book called 2084. And in that book I said look if we are prepared to take seriously the kind of argument that Tegmark makes”