The Extraordinary Life of Sir John Templeton, now in his 90s, is updated in this revised edition of his biography. Here is the story of his childhood in rural Tennessee, education at Yale and Oxford, the legendary years during which he was christened the "wizard of Wall Street," his receiving Mutual Fund's Lifetime Achievement Award, and being knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. This book also focuses on Sir John's mission: to encourage a major scientific effort to obtain solid empirical data about spiritual realities, such as love, purpose, creativity, intellect, thanksgiving, prayer, humility, praise, thrift, compassion, invention, truthfulness, giving, and worship. Today his mission is carried out by the John Templeton Foundation through an ever-growing, wide range of programs and grants. These include programs that stimulate the teaching of university courses in science and religion, worldwide lecture programs organized around the concept of humility theology, and prizes for articles and essays that advance spiritual understanding and character development. This book also introduces some of the scientists, theologians, philosophers, writers, and fellow investors who now serve as staff and advisors to the John Templeton Foundation. Book jacket. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Robert L. Herrmann taught medical school biochemistry for twenty-two years. In 1981, he left medical education to become executive director of the American Scientific Affiliation, an organization of Christians in science. There he met fellow member John Templeton, and they have since cooperated in writing several books Dr. Herrmann is also a founding trustee of the John Templeton Foundation Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Preface	ix
Introduction	3
Part I The Benefits of Investing in Humility Theology Science	15
1. An Investment in Scientific Research for More Spiritual Knowledge	17
The human evolutionary pilgrimage
Acceleration of spiritual research
Awe at the size and intricacy of the universe
The human ego
The humble approach to comprehending more about God
How little we know, how eager we are to learn
Benefits from a new field of science, humility theology science
2. Research on Spiritual Characteristics	29
Testing the laws of the spirit
Universal principles of the spirit
Love hoarded dwindles, love given grows
It is better to give than receive
Self-centeredness leads to lonelines
To be forgiven we must first forgive
Thanksgiving opens the door to spiritual growth
3. Research in the Sciences	41
Applying rigorous methodology to investigate deeper reality
Research at the limits of science
Scientists testing theological and philosophical questions
Paul Davies on mysticism
Research on purpose in the universe
Research on human creativity
4. Research on the Role of Spirituality in Medicine	51
Is religion the forgotten factor in medicine?
Contrasting religious attitudes of patients and health-care providers
Attitudes of medical scientists
Changing the attitudes of medical educators
New research opportunities
5. A Call to Humility	65
Theology is often resistant to new ideas
Science is providing empirical and scholarly approaches to new ideas
Prizes for papers in humility theology
The Progress in Theology newsletter
Who's Who in Theology and Science
6. Discovering the "Laws of Life"	73
A high school essay program
Finding direction for life in rural Tennessee
How John Templeton's parents influenced him
The Honor Roll for Character-Building Colleges
Future plans for academic courses emphasizing spiritual "Laws of Life"
Discovering the "Laws of Life"
7. Bringing Science and Religion Together on Campus	83
The gap between science and religion
The openness of scientists
New scientific developments of significance for theology
The science and religion course program
Part II The Making of a World-Class Investor	93
8. The Winchester Years	95
A trip through Winchester
John's parents and grandparents
Reminiscing with John's brother
A remarkable upbringing
Educational trips
Marriage to Irene Butler
Eight weeks in Europe in a Volkswagen bus
John's mother's spiritual influence
9. Reaching Out: Yale, Oxford, and across the World	109
Selling magazines to raise money for college
Studying economics at Yale
Attending Oxford as a Rhodes scholar
Founding Templeton Foundation College at Oxford years later
A post-graduation around-the-world tour
A brush with death in Palestine
Marriage to Judith Dudley Folk
10. The Growth Years	123
The early investment years
The principles of thrift and bargain hunting
The typewriter principle
The birth of John's three children
Church and community activities
Dudley's accidental death
Board of Trustees of Princeton Theological Seminary
Young Presidents Organization
The Templeton Growth Fund
11. Investing with John Templeton	133
The Templeton investment philosophy
The principle of maximum pessimism
The move to the Bahamas
John's commitment to prayer and double tithing
The rise to international prominence
John Galbraith and Mark Holowesko
The sale to Franklin Resources, Inc.
12. The Templeton Prize	147
A program to revitalize religion
Selection of judges
Some early recipients
Recent winners: Paul Davies, Freeman Dyson, Arthur Peacocke, John Polkinghorne, Holmes Rolston III, and George F. R. Ellis
13. The John Templeton Foundation	161
The first officers and trustees
Early projects and publications
The bylaws and a Theology of Humility
Early advisors and the Humility Theology Information Center
14. Honors for Sir John Templeton	167
Princeton Seminary retirement ceremony
Knighted in 1987
Templeton College at Oxford
Royal Society of the Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, Benjamin Franklin Medal
Restoration of Westminster Abbey
1992 Festschrift with foreword by Prince Philip
15. The Growth of the Vision	177
The staff of the John Templeton Foundation
The advisory board of the Humility Theology Information Center
Main objectives of the John Templeton Foundation
Researching creativity, purpose, the "Laws of Life," and spiritual benefits to health and character building
Cosmology and fine tuning
Biology of purpose
Deeper Reality program
Forgiveness research
Research on unlimited love
Science and the spiritual quest
Humble approach initiative
International Society for Science and Religion Metanexus
Visions of freedom
Templeton Foundation Press
Extending spirit of humility to all religions
16. Conclusion	219
Appendices
A Awards, Accomplishments, and Career of John Marks Templeton	223
B Board of Advisors of the John Templeton Foundation	231
C Trustees and Members of the John Templeton Foundation	257
D Recipients of the Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion	259
E Examples of Programs of the John Templeton Foundation	263
F Examples of Symposia Funded by the John Templeton Foundation	273
G Books of Advisory Board Members Published by Templeton Foundation Press	276
H 1999 Science and Religion Course Competition and Workshops	279
I 1999 Call for Exemplary Papers in Humility Theology	280
J Two Hundred Spiritual Principles from Wisdom from World Religions	281
K Statement on Humility Theology	294
L Humility Theology Questions	297
Notes	305
Index	309

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