Galileo (Christian Encounters Series)

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But all, through their relationships, struggles, prayers, and desires, uniquely illuminate our shared experience Anne Bradstreet is recognized as one of the most important figures in the history of American literature, yet the majority of her poetry remained private until after her death. Mar 28, Grace Achord rated it really liked it Shelves: My only complaint is that it was too brief and sometimes even rushed; otherwise a good read. Mar 04, Gary rated it really liked it Shelves: Stokes does a great job of assessing Galileo according to the time he lived in rather than by our knowledge and standards.

It is thus a sympathetic biography. Stokes is a philosopher, and conversant in the history of science, and so he is an ideal biographer for someone like Galileo. I plan to move straight on to his life of Newton, which is practically a sequel to this book. Apr 18, Alexis Neal rated it it was ok Shelves: An account of Galileo's life, work, and beliefs, with particular emphasis on his interactions with the Church--his attitude toward the Church, and the Church's somewhat inconsistent reactions to his research and ideas.

Most notably, Stokes claims that Galileo never intended to rebel against the Church, but saw himself as a devoted Catholic and was constantly surprised by the violence with which his writings and teaching were opposed. Informative, to be sure. But Stokes can't seem to make up his An account of Galileo's life, work, and beliefs, with particular emphasis on his interactions with the Church--his attitude toward the Church, and the Church's somewhat inconsistent reactions to his research and ideas.

But Stokes can't seem to make up his mind whether he's writing a serious biography or a more lighthearted account of Galileo's life and work.

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I enjoy the writer-as-storyteller trope, but Stokes comes across as unable to decide whether he wants to insert his own voice into the book. The result is choppy and disconnected writing--at times Stokes presents a straightforward historical account, at other times a humorous commentary on the events. The presentation of those events, too, is full of stops and starts; it lacks a smooth story arc.

Which, of course, is true of history, but need not be true of biographical accounts of that history. The book seems to be well-researched, and in the hands of a better writer it could have been much stronger and more compelling. Also, I confess that after a while, all the extremely similar Italian names started to run together.

Which is no fault of Stokes', though I suppose a more skillful author might have offered more assistance to the reader in wrestling with the long list of characters in Galileo's story. I know more about Galileo now than I did before, but I didn't necessarily enjoy the process overmuch. Disclosure of Material Connection: I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. Apr 23, Leona rated it it was amazing. I always thought of Galileo being an astronomer but find he was so talented in mathematics and physics.

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His father wanted him to be in medicine but that was not where Galileo's interest was. This was a very detailed book on theories and methods of experiments. Math and physics are not at the top of my list so I had problems with some of the details; my husband could understand the physics when I read part Galileo by MItch Stokes This is a book about Galileo Galilei and some other men of science. Math and physics are not at the top of my list so I had problems with some of the details; my husband could understand the physics when I read part of the book to him.

I liked the personal touches about his family and his devotion to the Church; it made the reader understand the man himself. He played the flute which probably reminded him of his father. Galileo had poor health and still continued to write by dictating his books after he was blind. That was so impressive think that someone was so positive in what he believed.

Galileo was a faithful Catholic to the end.

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I finished this book during Holy Week. Galileo was allowed go to Mass during Holy Week but could not talk to anyone; the Church had a lot of control in those days.

Some names in the book that we have read in our history and science books are Aristotle, Euclid, Newton, Plato, Pope Urban Vlll, Archimedes and Copernicus to name a few. Galileo is a detailed book and there is so much in this small book of less than pages. I think anyone especially interested in science and math should read it. It is a re-read for the readers who have an intetest.

Galileo (Christian Encounters Series)

Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho. His classes must be very interesting with the knowledge he has. I look forward to reading other books by him. The book, Galileo, peaks an interest in reading more of the Copernicus Theory. I received a complimentary copy of Galileo from Thomas Nelson Publishers and booksneeze. The opinions are my own. Apr 27, Deborah Sloan rated it it was amazing.

Wednesday, April 27, Galileo by Mitch Stokes - Christian Encounters Series I must admit it's been numerous years since I was in school learning about the sciences and the contribution made my men such as Galileo to astronomy and the knowledge of the planets. This is way I was so interested in reviewing this book from Book Sneeze, not only as a refresher but to learn more about this amazing man who lived during the volatile time of the inquisition and plague. Though part of the Christian Encoun Wednesday, April 27, Galileo by Mitch Stokes - Christian Encounters Series I must admit it's been numerous years since I was in school learning about the sciences and the contribution made my men such as Galileo to astronomy and the knowledge of the planets.

Though part of the Christian Encounters Series, don't mistake it for an evangelical promotion of the church.

But, it certainly is a way of understanding the conflict that arose around Galileo and his ultimate condemnation by the Catholic Church who felt that views that negated the church's teaching of the earth at the center of the universe were an affront to the faith and subject to the inquisitions rulings. Rivals in his field of study may have initiated the attention of the inquisition, but such an enormous change of belief in the workings of the universe would have done so on it's on merits eventually. Though others may find such topics boring, as a history nut I find them fascinating and truly enjoyed reading Galileo by Mitch Stokes.

I give it a five star rating for it's historical interests alone which cover not only Galileo's dealings with the Church, but his family's inter-workings, and the controversy over which is correct- Aristotelian or Copernican ism and Pythagorean mathematical methods of looking at the universe. Jun 08, Sarah Bailey rated it really liked it Shelves: If you just want to study up on famous people or you want to know more about old time astronomers this book will give you the history behind the man who was able to be both Christian and a scientist without letting go of either or of leaving behind his Christian faith.

Overall, a very informative book for as few pages , including the notes as it has great, sound information on this man of God.

I cannot begin to imagine the great mind that Galileo was gifted with but this book makes him much more understandable especially in regards to his Faith which is often overlooked, ignored or even being debunked. You can find more reviews at my blog www. Mar 06, Ryan rated it it was amazing Shelves: This was a really good book; fun and to the point. There's a lot of information packed in this thing. Galileo is often thought of as a secular freethinker who was persecuted by the church because of his views on science, as opposed to religion.

But the truth is that he was a devout Catholic who wasn't pitting science against religion, but pursuing science because of his belief in God being the Creator of all things. He got into trouble as he began to embrace Copernicanism and the heliocentric vi This was a really good book; fun and to the point.

He got into trouble as he began to embrace Copernicanism and the heliocentric view of the earth revolving around the sun, but the Catholic Church couldn't embrace it because they were still holding onto Aristotelianism, which was the best science of the time. They couldn't reconcile their view of how to interpret Scripture which was often literally and the new scientific evidence of the sun being the center with the earth revolving around it.

The church's theologians were mainly hung up on Joshua 10 where the "sun stood still" and Psalm 19, so they couldn't believe the Holy Spirit would lie and say that the sun revolved around the earth. But Galileo's view was that two books should be read: And because God is the author of both of these, they can never conflict when properly interpreted. May 11, Kirsten Pilkerton rated it really liked it. Overall, it was definitely a good read, and was presented clearly and honestly.

He could have easily taken a couple of different stances, either that of Galileo was just, pure awesome, or that of the church was just trying their best. Stokes did neither, and I appreciated it immensely. The thoughts and opinions are my own, and do not reflect those of Thomas Nelson or BookSneeze. Nov 16, Clay rated it really liked it.

This was an enjoyable and approachable survey of Galileo's life and his conflict with the inquisition over Copernicanism. Stokes give us much background into the Aristotelian cosmology in vogue during the early renaissance period, and shows that in many ways, Galileo's trouble were caused more by his unseating of a pagan philosophy than his questioning of historical interpretations of scripture. Stokes also does a good job of chronicling Galileo's scientific discoveries and methodologies This was an enjoyable and approachable survey of Galileo's life and his conflict with the inquisition over Copernicanism.

Stokes also does a good job of chronicling Galileo's scientific discoveries and methodologies which were unrelated to astronomy and which laid the groundwork for Newton and other great physical scientist. I was hoping for a bit more regarding a framework for Christians approaching scientific thought, but I realize that wasn't the purpose of the book.

Apr 04, Marc Hays rated it really liked it. A good book by Mitch Stokes. He communicates well, keeping the research, endnotes, and prose on the level of an academic tome, while adding a bit of dry wit every now and again to tickle the funny bone. After all, even academics have funny bones. His treatment of the strained relationship between Galileo and the Roman Catholic church seemed well-considered: Culturally-based plausibility structures of the period were considered concerning the success A good book by Mitch Stokes.

Culturally-based plausibility structures of the period were considered concerning the successes and failures of both sides. It was a good read. Stokes has also written a bio on Isaac Newton in this same series, which I will order and read as soon as I can. Jun 24, John rated it liked it. Given his lifelong encounters with the church and how the organization affected his life, it hopefully will provide an interesting perspective.

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A very interesting, humorous at times, and well-written overview of Galileo's life. I didn't learn much new in the broader story, but many of the fine details that Stokes reveals paint an interesting story of the man's life. I wished there was more in it detailing his exploration of the cosmos, and less about his interactions with the church, but a good read overall.

Sep 08, Albert rated it it was ok. I was not overly impressed with this work as the information presented had nothing to add to the hundreds of books about Galileo. I found nothing in the book that would make it unique and thought that it was a little pointless. However, if you are in need of a cliff note version of Galileo and his life you may want to pick this up. Could I was not overly impressed with this work as the information presented had nothing to add to the hundreds of books about Galileo. Could do well as a study guide or reference material.

Otherwise your money may be spent better elsewhere. Feb 02, Brian rated it it was amazing. Most bios these days aim to get close to the personality of their subject and, while some work brilliantly, it has become tiresome. It is the philosophy bit that separates this biography from others. Galileo's case is very important for discussions of the philosophy of science and scientific inquiry and nobody can approach these questions neutrally and the book Most bios these days aim to get close to the personality of their subject and, while some work brilliantly, it has become tiresome. Galileo's case is very important for discussions of the philosophy of science and scientific inquiry and nobody can approach these questions neutrally and the book doesn't try to.

And the author's my professor. If you have an interest in this sort of stuff, buy it. This highly entertaining and informative book helps rewrite the conventional wisdom the it was the church that stood in the way of Galileo and others as they pushed forward the idea that the earth was Not the center of the universe. The geocentric view was in fact widely adhered to by secular scientists, and the threat to their reputations and ability to earn a living were at the "center" of the opposition to Galileo.

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This is the same problem we face today with global warning, evolution, and man This highly entertaining and informative book helps rewrite the conventional wisdom the it was the church that stood in the way of Galileo and others as they pushed forward the idea that the earth was Not the center of the universe. This is the same problem we face today with global warning, evolution, and many other areas where scientists refuse to look the facts straight in the eye. Aug 28, Bob rated it really liked it.

This concise biography of Galileo won't take long for you to read, but you will pick up a surprisingly good understanding of the political forces that set off the Catholic Church's trial of Galileo for heresy toward the end of his life. It is fascinating that many of the problems that Galileo faced were just a clash of egos instead of ideas. Galileo was one of the most brilliant scientists of any era.

He completely changed the world's ideas of how the universe operated. It was not an easy job how This concise biography of Galileo won't take long for you to read, but you will pick up a surprisingly good understanding of the political forces that set off the Catholic Church's trial of Galileo for heresy toward the end of his life. It was not an easy job however,

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