Galileo Galilei and the Roman Curia

Galileo Galilei and the Roman Curia

From Authentic SourcesBy Karl von Gebler
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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
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 19, 2019
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1WORKS CONSULTED.[5]
20CHAPTER VII. THE TRIAL BEFORE THE INQUISITION.
2PART I. GALILEO’S EARLY YEARS, HIS IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES, AND FIRST CONFLICT WITH THE ROMAN CURIA.
21CHAPTER VIII. THE TRIAL CONTINUED.
3CHAPTER I. EARLY YEARS AND FIRST DISCOVERIES.
22CHAPTER IX. THE SENTENCE AND RECANTATION.
4CHAPTER II. THE TELESCOPE AND ITS REVELATIONS.
23CHAPTER X. CURRENT MYTHS.
5CHAPTER III. REMOVAL TO FLORENCE.
24PART III. GALILEO’S LAST YEARS.
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6CHAPTER IV. ASTRONOMY AND THEOLOGY.
25CHAPTER I. GALILEO AT SIENA AND ARCETRI.
7CHAPTER V. HOPES AND FEARS.
26CHAPTER II. FAILING HEALTH AND LOSS OF SIGHT.
8CHAPTER VI. THE INQUISITION AND THE COPERNICAN SYSTEM, AND THE ASSUMED PROHIBITION TO GALILEO.
27CHAPTER III. LAST YEARS AND DEATH.
9CHAPTER VII. EVIL REPORT AND GOOD REPORT.
28APPENDIX.
10CHAPTER VIII. THE CONTROVERSY ON COMETS.
29I. HISTORY OF THE VATICAN MANUSCRIPT.[614]
11CHAPTER IX. MAFFEO BARBERINI AS URBAN VIII.
30II. DESCRIPTION OF THE VATICAN MANUSCRIPT.
12CHAPTER X. PAPAL FAVOUR.
31III. ESTIMATE OF THE VATICAN MANUSCRIPT.
13PART II. PUBLICATION OF THE “DIALOGUES ON THE TWO PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS OF THE WORLD,” AND TRIAL AND CONDEMNATION OF GALILEO.
32IV. GHERARDI’S COLLECTION OF DOCUMENTS.
14CHAPTER I. THE “DIALOGUES” ON THE TWO SYSTEMS.
33V. DECRETVM[644]
15CHAPTER II. THE IMPRIMATUR FOR THE “DIALOGUES.”
34VI. REMARKS ON THE SENTENCE AND RECANTATION.[646]
16CHAPTER III. THE “DIALOGUES” AND THE JESUITS.
35SENTENZA.
17CHAPTER IV. DISCOVERY OF THE ABSOLUTE PROHIBITION OF 1616.
36ABJURA DI GALILEO.
18CHAPTER V. THE SUMMONS TO ROME.
37INDEX.
19CHAPTER VI. GALILEO’S ARRIVAL AT ROME.

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