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100	1		_aWalsh, James J. _q(James Joseph), _d1865-1942
245	1	0	_aCatholic Churchmen in Science [First Series] : _bSketches of the Lives of Catholic Ecclesiastics Who Were Among the Great Founders in Science
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-10-13
505	0		_aPreface -- The supposed opposition of science and religion -- Copernicus and his times -- Basil Valentine, founder of modern chemistry -- Linacre: scholar, physician, priest -- Father Kircher, S.J.: scientist, orientalist, and collector -- Bishop Stensen: anatomist and father of geology -- Abbé Haüy: father of crystallography -- Abbot Mendel: a new outlook in heredity.
508			_aProduced by Don Kostuch
520			_a"Catholic Churchmen in Science [First Series]" by James J. Walsh is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The author presents a series of sketches detailing the lives of Catholic ecclesiastics who significantly contributed to the natural sciences during the Renaissance period and beyond. The focus of the work is to challenge the misconception that science and religion are inherently opposed, illustrating how these churchmen exemplified a harmonious relationship between faith and scientific inquiry. At the start of the volume, Walsh outlines the book's central theme, which counters the traditional view of an antagonistic relationship between science and religion. He emphasizes that many prominent scientists were also devout clergy who had profound influence on scientific progress, particularly during the 15th to 17th centuries. The opening segment introduces the idea that this misunderstanding has been prevalent for ages, by recounting instances of renowned figures like Copernicus and their contributions to science while maintaining their religious commitments. Walsh argues that, contrary to popular belief, ecclesiastical authorities often fostered scientific exploration, serving to inform readers about the true legacy of these Catholic scientists. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aReligion and science
653			_aScientists -- Biography
653			_aCatholics
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34067
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