The Abacus and the Cross : The Story of the Pope Who Brought the Light of Science to the Dark Ages
by
Nancy Brown
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0465031447
ISBN-13
9780465031443
Publisher
Basic Books
Imprint
Basic Books
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Oct 2nd, 2012
Print length
328 Pages
Weight
400 grams
Dimensions
22.20 x 15.00 x 2.40 cms
Product Classification:
European historyEarly history: c 500 to c 1450/1500
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"Beautiful.... A fascinating tale of science and religion, one that provides further perspective on the plight of Islamic science today."- The New Republic
The medieval Catholic Church, widely considered a source of intolerance and inquisitorial fervor, was not anti-science during the Dark Ages -- in fact, the pope in the year 1000 was the leading mathematician and astronomer of his day. Called "The Scientist Pope," Gerbert of Aurillac rose from peasant beginnings to lead the church. By turns a teacher, traitor, kingmaker, and visionary, Gerbert is the first Christian known to teach math using the nine Arabic numerals and zero.
In The Abacus and the Cross, Nancy Marie Brown skillfully explores the new learning Gerbert brought to Europe. A fascinating narrative of one remarkable math teacher, The Abacus and the Cross will captivate readers of history, science, and religion alike.
In The Abacus and the Cross, Nancy Marie Brown skillfully explores the new learning Gerbert brought to Europe. A fascinating narrative of one remarkable math teacher, The Abacus and the Cross will captivate readers of history, science, and religion alike.
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