Galileo Galilei and the Roman Curia
From Authentic SourcesBy Karl von Gebler
Length2h 56m
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In "Galileo Galilei and the Roman Curia," Karl von Gebler meticulously examines the fraught relationship between the pioneering astronomer Galileo Galilei and the Roman Catholic Church during the early 17th century. Utilizing a rich historical narrative interwoven with philosophical inquiry, Gebler's prose reflects a commitment to detail and clarity, illustrating the tension between scientific innovation and religious dogma. The book offers an insightful perspective on the political and theological climate of the time, highlighting how the interplay between Galileo's groundbreaking discoveries and the Roman Curia's authoritative stance on cosmology reflects larger conflicts about epistemology and faith; a striking exploration of the Enlightenment's dawn amid ecclesiastical entrenchment. Born in 1840 in a landscape steeped in intellectual ferment, Karl von Gebler was a historian and philosopher with a fervent dedication to elucidating the complexities of human thought. His academic background in philosophy and natural sciences undoubtedly shaped his approach to this work, as he sought to contextualize Galileo's plight within the larger thematic framework of science and religion, power and dissent, illuminating the broader implications of Galileo's trial for subsequent generations. Gebler's analysis sheds light not only on Galileo's individual challenges but also on the enduring struggle between faith and reason. This compelling narrative is essential reading for historians, scientists, and anyone interested in the intersection of knowledge systems, making it a vital addition to both scholarly discourse and the bookshelf of any intellectually curious reader.
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GenreHistory
Length2 hrs 56 mins
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Publish dateNov 19, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1WORKS CONSULTED.[5]
2PART I. GALILEO’S EARLY YEARS, HIS IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES, AND FIRST CONFLICT WITH THE ROMAN CURIA.
3CHAPTER I. EARLY YEARS AND FIRST DISCOVERIES.
4CHAPTER II. THE TELESCOPE AND ITS REVELATIONS.
5CHAPTER III. REMOVAL TO FLORENCE.
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6CHAPTER IV. ASTRONOMY AND THEOLOGY.
7CHAPTER V. HOPES AND FEARS.
8CHAPTER VI. THE INQUISITION AND THE COPERNICAN SYSTEM, AND THE ASSUMED PROHIBITION TO GALILEO.
9CHAPTER VII. EVIL REPORT AND GOOD REPORT.
10CHAPTER VIII. THE CONTROVERSY ON COMETS.
11CHAPTER IX. MAFFEO BARBERINI AS URBAN VIII.
12CHAPTER X. PAPAL FAVOUR.
13PART II. PUBLICATION OF THE “DIALOGUES ON THE TWO PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS OF THE WORLD,” AND TRIAL AND CONDEMNATION OF GALILEO.
14CHAPTER I. THE “DIALOGUES” ON THE TWO SYSTEMS.
15CHAPTER II. THE IMPRIMATUR FOR THE “DIALOGUES.”
16CHAPTER III. THE “DIALOGUES” AND THE JESUITS.
17CHAPTER IV. DISCOVERY OF THE ABSOLUTE PROHIBITION OF 1616.
18CHAPTER V. THE SUMMONS TO ROME.
19CHAPTER VI. GALILEO’S ARRIVAL AT ROME.
20CHAPTER VII. THE TRIAL BEFORE THE INQUISITION.
21CHAPTER VIII. THE TRIAL CONTINUED.
22CHAPTER IX. THE SENTENCE AND RECANTATION.
23CHAPTER X. CURRENT MYTHS.
24PART III. GALILEO’S LAST YEARS.
25CHAPTER I. GALILEO AT SIENA AND ARCETRI.
26CHAPTER II. FAILING HEALTH AND LOSS OF SIGHT.
27CHAPTER III. LAST YEARS AND DEATH.
28APPENDIX.
29I. HISTORY OF THE VATICAN MANUSCRIPT.[614]
30II. DESCRIPTION OF THE VATICAN MANUSCRIPT.
31III. ESTIMATE OF THE VATICAN MANUSCRIPT.
32IV. GHERARDI’S COLLECTION OF DOCUMENTS.
33V. DECRETVM[644]
34VI. REMARKS ON THE SENTENCE AND RECANTATION.[646]
35SENTENZA.
36ABJURA DI GALILEO.
37INDEX.
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