{"product_id":"the-biology-of-the-fall-the-physics-of-exaltation-rafael-poch-books","title":"The Biology of the Fall-The Physics of Exaltation (Rafael Poch Books)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat if the \"Natural Man\" isn't just a metaphor but a biological trait encoded in our DNA?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Biology of the Fall · The Physics of Exaltation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Rafael Poch offers a novel synthesis of scripture and science. A professor of cancer immunotherapies and a former LDS bishop, Poch uses his unique dual-background to propose a unified framework for the plan of salvation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy examining the restored gospel through biochemistry, genetics, and neurobiology Poch defines the Fall as a biological transformation that reshaped human nature to ensure survival. In the second half of the book he turns outward to the cosmos, showing why scripture repeatedly teaches Exaltation through stars, light, and eternal increase.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this book, you will explore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Biology of the Natural Man:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e How the Fall embedded animal instincts, fear and a propensity for sin within our neural networks, and why \"mastery of the flesh\" is the ultimate training for divine creation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCognitive Condescension:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A new look at why God uses symbols and narratives to communicate, arguing that revelation works \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethrough\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the architecture of the human brain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight and Intelligences:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e How the life cycle of stars and the laws of physics echo the \"ordered estates\" of intelligences toward Exaltation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanctification as Transformation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A biological account of how the Holy Spirit interacts with our physiology to reshape desire and heal addiction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWritten in clear, lay-accessible language, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Biology of the Fall · The Physics of Exaltation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a rare and compelling synthesis. Whether you are a student of science, a seeker of spiritual truth, or simply looking for a deeper understanding of the human condition, this book provides a clarifying view of our journey from mortality to the divine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRafael Poch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e holds degrees in the physical sciences and nuclear biology. Trained in 5 different countries, he draws on decades of scientific expertise and spiritual experience to bridge the gap between the laboratory and religion. A gifted writer and essayist, Poch is known for his ability to translate complex concepts into vivid, striking imagery that makes the deep intersections of science and faith accessible to all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEditorial Reviews \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A healing balm...\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\"Through combining science, faith, art and scripture, Poch has made a healing balm for anyone who has been spiritually wounded by the misconception that science and faith cannot coexist, let alone belong integrated into one great whole.\" — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteven M. Johnson, Ph.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Professor, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Brigham Young University.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Brimming with grace and light...\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCollapsing traditional demarcations between the sacred and secular... a delightful and multi-layered exploration composed of memoir, scientific essay, original art, and scripture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJennifer Champoux, MA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Scholar of Latter-day Saint Visual Art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Fresh, breathtaking insights...\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePoch—an insightful and gifted essayist—brings the subject to life with vivid language and striking imagery... offering fresh, often breathtaking insights into the nature of both spiritual and physical reality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGregory Steven Dundas, Ph.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplaining Mormonism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Fascinating and clever...\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides the reader with many deeply inspirational ways of looking at the intersection between faith and science and remains faithful to a Gospel perspective\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamie Jensen, Ph.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Professor, Department of Biology, Brigham Young University\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books Prime","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45914579599551,"sku":"a38c5e61-bb7d-4c31-834a-232436d25385","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/7550\/7647\/files\/1248b395a95d769eda412cbcbf84401a.jpg?v=1785059903","url":"https:\/\/books-prime.com\/products\/the-biology-of-the-fall-the-physics-of-exaltation-rafael-poch-books","provider":"Books Prime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}