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 offers a meticulous exploration of the fraught relationship between the eminent scientist Galileo Galilei and the Roman Catholic Church during a pivotal era of scientific advancement and ideological conflict. Employing a narrative style that intertwines rigorous historical analysis with vivid storytelling, Gebler delves into the intricacies of Galileo's astronomical discoveries and the subsequent backlash from ecclesiastical authorities. The book situates Galileo's trials within the broader context of the Counter-Reformation, highlighting how the tension between emerging scientific thought and traditional religious doctrine set the stage for one of history's most significant cultural confrontations. Karl von Gebler, a distinguished historian and scholar, has dedicated much of his academic career to the study of the interplay between science, religion, and society in early modern Europe. His deep-seated interest in the Enlightenment's impact on spirituality and the evolution of scientific thought is reflected in this work, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the historical dynamics at play in Galileo's life and legacy. Gebler's expertise in both the socio-political and ideological framework of the 17th century enriches his portrayal of the figures involved. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of science and religion, as it illuminates a critical chapter in the history of human thought. Through Gebler's incisive analysis, readers are invited to contemplate the sacrifices made for intellectual freedom and the enduring struggle against dogma. "Galileo Galilei and the Roman Curia" will captivate not only historians but also general readers eager to understand the complexities of one of history's great scientific figures.
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GenreHistory
Length2 hrs 56 mins
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Publish dateAug 10, 2022
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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