Medieval Views of the Cosmos: Picturing the Universe in the Christian and Islamic Middle Ages

by Terry Jones, Evelyn Edson, Emilie Savage-Smith

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Once upon a time, the universe was much simpler: before our modern understanding of an infinite formless space scattered with pulsating stars, revolving planets, and mysterious black holes, the universe was seen as a rigid hierarchical system with the earth and the human race at its center. Medieval Views of the Cosmos investigates this worldview shared by medieval societies, revealing how their modes of thought affect us even today.

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Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1851241841

ISBN13:9781851241842

Release Date:October 2004

Publisher:Bodleian Library

Length:122 Pages

Weight:1.05 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 7.3" x 9.9"

Related Subjects

History Religion Religion & Spirituality Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology

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