Abacus and the Cross: The Story of the Pope Who Brought the Light of Science to the Dark Ages
| AUTHOR | Brown, Nancy Marie |
| PUBLISHER | Basic Books (10/02/2012) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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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.
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ISBN-13:
9780465031443
ISBN-10:
0465031447
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
328
Carton Quantity:
20
Product Dimensions:
5.80 x 1.00 x 8.70 inches
Weight:
0.85 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product - Canadian,
Price on Product,
Maps,
Table of Contents,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | History
Science | Europe - Medieval
Science | Religion & Science
Grade Level:
College Freshman
and up
Dewey Decimal:
270.309
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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.
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