My Story

Written by an engaging Irishman, erudite mathematician and vigorous defender of a biblical Christianity, John Lennox’s autobiography tells the multi-faceted story of a modern apostle and apologist, widely known for his spirited defence of Christian theism, often in public dialogue with high-profile atheists and detractors. It is the captivating story of a global journey. – John Hedley Brooke, Emeritus Fellow of Harris Manchester College, Oxford, and Honorary Fellow of the International Society for Science & ReligionA fascinating read, offering insights into the life of one of the most interesting and outstanding Christian figures globally over the past fifty years. – Lindsay Brown, General Secretary IFES. and International Director, the Lausanne MovementThis book reads more like an adventure story than an autobiography – It is a lifetime’s journey with God in every corner of the world extolling the claims of Jesus Christ. – David Cranston FRCS, Emeritus Associate Professor of Surgery University of OxfordJohn Lennox is the latest is a long line of great thinkers at Oxford. The development and evolution of his views are elegantly interspersed with illuminating personal memories and reflections. – Sir Michael Dixon, Principal, Green Templeton College, University of OxfordIf you are at all interested in the science versus God debates that have been ongoing for many years in the scientific community, John Lennox’s autobiography will be a fruitful read for you. Professor Lennox has been significantly involved in these debates for over forty years, and his autobiography gives us a substantial and fascinating record of the discussions.Whatever your own views may be, you will be challenged and encouraged by John’s Story! – Joseph McRae Mellichamp, Emeritus Professor of Management Science, University of AlabamaJohn Lennox’s autobiography is extraordinary. It is an honest, witty and engaging account of his life and it offers a wonderful description of how we perceive the world, from the logic of science and mathematics to the comprehension of beauty – above all how we apprehend God through our life… The book is totally absorbing and impossible to put down. – Cheryl E Praeger, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics, University of Western AustraliaFor those who know John Lennox best as the Oxford mathematician who cheerfully demolishes the myth that science and religion are incompatible, My Story will come as a revelation. The famous debates with Christopher Hitchens and Richard Dawkins are here, but so too is the long theological preparation that made these triumphs possible. – David Skeel, Professor of Corporate Law, University of PennsylvaniaReading this memoir felt like stepping into a modern-day Book of Acts! Lennox offers a compelling, Spirit-filled testimony to the unshakable truth of Scripture—living proof of a man willing to pour out his life in service to the Lord Jesus. – James M. Tour FRSC, NAI, NAE, Professor of Chemistry, Professor of Computer Science and Professor of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice UniversityThis book takes you on a journey of over 80 years, across the nations of the world, and through mathematics, science, philosophy, theology and Chistian faith. Accompanying you is John Lennox, one of the most outstanding thinkers and communicators of his generation. But the guide and goal is the Lord Jesus Christ, for this journey is a testimony to a God who engages our heart and our mind. – Professor David Wilkinson, Project Director, ECLAS, St John’s College, Durham University, EnglandA wonderfully illuminating book for readers of all faiths or none, made of fascinating, intimate conversations with a great variety of individuals in many different countries, revealing what religion really means to each one. And the author’s own story is profoundly instructive and beautifully told. Brilliant. – Theodore Zeldin CBE, author of An Intimate History of Humanity

John C. Lennox (Author)

John C. Lennox MA PhD DPhil DSc is Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford and Emeritus Fellow in Mathematics and the Philosophy of Science at Green Templeton College. He has lectured on religion and science at many prestigious institutions around the world, and has publicly debated Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens, among others. He is also the author of many books including Cosmic Chemistry, God and Stephen Hawking and Friend of God: The Inspiration of Abraham in an Age of Doubt.

Philip Law (In-House Editor)

Philip Law is Publishing Director for SPCK and Lion Books. His previous books include The One Hour Bible , A Time to Pray: 365 classic prayers to help you through the year and The SPCK Book of Christian Prayer. He is also a contributor to the 6th edition of The Lion Handbook to the Bible.