The abacus and the cross : the story of the Pope who brought the light of science to the Dark Ages /
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 fro...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Basic Books,
2010
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| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Summary: | 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, this volume will captivate readers of history, science, and religion alike. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (vii, 310 pages, [8] pages of color plates) : illustrations, map |
| Bibliography: | Includes chapter notes (pages 255-277), bibliographical references (pages 279-288), and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780465022953 0465022952 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |
