God of Our Senses

EDUCATIONAL

Pages: 242 Ratings:

Book Format: Choose an option

Free standard delivery on UK orders over £35

*Your order will be dispatched after the publication date of 19-06-2026

God of Our Senses invites you on a remarkable journey into the world of our physical senses illuminated by the wisdom of Christian spirituality. This unique perspective weaves the rich imagery of Scripture with the fascinating natural science behind hearing, sight, touch, taste, and smell, revealing them as not only senses vital to daily life but also as sacred pathways through which we encounter God’s presence.

Each chapter goes beyond familiar Bible stories to explore how our senses work on a physiological level, showing that our biology echoes the wonder of God’s creation. Whether you are a lifelong believer or simply curious, you’ll find accessible explanations, fascinating facts, storytelling, spiritual reflections, and practical exercises designed to awaken deeper awareness and gratitude for your senses.

Suitable for all readers, God of Our Senses is both a spiritual pilgrimage and a celebration of the extraordinary ways our physical bodies connect us to the divine. Discover how faith and biology, body and spirit, come together to enrich your relationship with God.

Professor Stephen Gomez is an award-winning neuroscientist and educator, known for his work as a lecturer and researcher on various aspects of neurotoxins, neuropathology and the neurological control of human movement and posture across several UK universities. He has also specialised in pedagogy and digital technologies, earning a National Teaching Fellowship in 2006. Since his early twenties, he has also served Catholic parishes as a catechist, preparing young people for the Sacraments. He has a passion for making neuroscience and religion accessible to wider audiences. Now retired, Stephen enjoys writing, travelling, presenting to church groups and is an occasional presenter on cruise ships.