The Genesis Of Science: How The Christian Middl... May 2026

: Known for his systematic study of the natural world based on both Aristotle and personal observation.

: While Galileo is often seen as a lone rebel, Hannam shows he was deeply indebted to the theories and methods of his medieval predecessors. Significant Figures Highlighted

This book is highly recommended for readers interested in the history of science or the complex relationship between faith and reason . The Genesis of Science: How the Christian Middl...

: The belief in a rational, monotheistic God who created a lawful universe provided the necessary philosophical foundation for scientific inquiry.

: Advocated for an experimental science and envisioned future technologies like flying machines. : Known for his systematic study of the

: This period saw significant technological leaps, including the invention of spectacles, mechanical clocks, windmills, and the blast furnace .

: Hannam refutes popular misconceptions, such as the idea that medieval people believed the world was flat or that the Inquisition executed people for scientific theories. : The belief in a rational, monotheistic God

: A philosopher who proposed that the earth might rotate, long before Copernicus.