Reconciling Science and Faith: Galileo’s Theory of Biblical Interpretation
Galileo’s exploration of the theory of biblical interpretation, which initially adhered to the Council of Trent's authority, proposed a groundbreaking integration of natural science into scriptural analysis. He believed that the precision of mathematics and the sensory-rational faculties given...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2026
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| In: |
Theology and science
Year: 2026, Volume: 24, Issue: 1, Pages: 144-156 |
| Further subjects: | B
Reconciling
B Science B Faith B Galileo B Biblical Interpretation |
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| Summary: | Galileo’s exploration of the theory of biblical interpretation, which initially adhered to the Council of Trent's authority, proposed a groundbreaking integration of natural science into scriptural analysis. He believed that the precision of mathematics and the sensory-rational faculties given by God empower us to discern divine truths through scientific inquiry. This approach challenged the traditional medieval dichotomy between faith and science, offering a model to reconcile faith with empirical knowledge and expand our foundational understanding of God and the world. |
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| ISSN: | 1474-6719 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Theology and science
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/14746700.2025.2563545 |
