Medieval Cosmology
Explore the universe through a medieval lens with our curated reading list on Medieval Cosmology. Featuring pivotal works like Richard J. Blackwell’s *Galileo, Bellarmine, and the Bible* and *The Cambridge Companion to Galileo*, this collection bridges astronomy, faith, and Renaissance thought, plus classics like *The Illustrated Brief History of Time* for a modern contrast.
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Galileo, Bellarmine, and the Bible
by Richard J. Blackwell
A centerpiece of Blackwell's investigation into the conflict between Galileo and the church is his interpretation of Letter on the motion of the earth, a brief treatise by Paolo Foscarini, heretofore neglected, arguing for the compatibility of the Copernican system with the Bible. Blackwell argues that the maintenance of ecclesiastical authority, not the scientific issues themselves, led to the tragic trial. Acidic paper. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
