Advent is a time for deepening encounter with reality, including the ultimate Reality made manifest in human form at Christmas and Epiphany. This thought-provoking book illuminates biblical thinking with striking new perspectives drawn from the author’s twin disciplines of theology and physics. Through the daily readings for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany, themes such as the end of the world, individual destiny, unseen realities, heaven, hell and suffering are explored. Living with Hope is not a book that hides behind platitudes or easy solutions: John Polkinghorne offers profound insight through his reflections on the nature, meaning and purpose of Creation. Suitable for individual study, as a guide to prayer during Advent and beyond, or as the basis for small group discussion, Living with Hope offers a unique and inspiring pathway into understanding the coming of Christ in history, in our lives and in what we shall be.