For thousands of years, artists, architects, poets, engineers and scientists as well as mathematicians have been enthralled by the applications of a geometric theorem defining the ‘golden ratio’. The Greeks saw it as essential to ideal proportions and called it ‘the logos’. With this in mind, how different would Christian understanding of Scripture be if the first line of John’s Gospel were translated: ‘In the beginning was the ratio’? This gorgeously-designed gift book is profusely illustrated in full-colour. For those who love mathematics or who have ever wondered why John reported exactly 153 fish were caught when the disciples saw Jesus for the third time after His resurrection
