The Roman Inquisition: Trying Galileo (Haney Foundation Series)
Thomas F. Mayer examines the Roman Inquisition’s proceedings against Galileo in this focused work of historical scholarship. By centering the institutions and religious context surrounding the case, the book provides a closer look at a defining episode in the history of science, law, and ecclesiastical authority.
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The Roman Inquisition: Trying Galileo examines the proceedings involving Galileo and the Roman Inquisition.
Thomas F. Mayer presents the subject as a work of historical study, focusing on the institutional and religious dimensions of the case.
The book offers readers an exploration of one of the most recognized encounters between scientific inquiry and ecclesiastical authority.
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