A History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom V2 - Andrew Dickson White - Bog

""A History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom"" is a two-volume book written by Andrew Dickson White. The book explores the relationship between science and theology in Christian history. The author argues that there has been a long-standing conflict between the two fields, with theology often suppressing scientific progress. The first volume covers the period from ancient Greece to the Renaissance, while the second volume covers the period from the Renaissance to the late 19th century. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the conflicts between science and theology throughout history and sheds light on the ways in which they have influenced each other. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and religion.1896. Vol. 2 of a 2 vol. set. The author's purpose is to aid in letting the light of historical truth into that decaying mass of outworn thought which attaches the modern world to mediaeval conceptions of Christianity and which still lingers among us, a most serious barrier to religion and morals and a menace to the whole normal evolution of society. Contents of Volume II: From Miracles to Medicine; From Fetish to Hygiene; From Demoniacal Possession to Insanity; From Diabolism to Hysteria; From Babel to Comparative Philology; From the Dead Sea Legends to Comparative Mythology; From Leviticus to Political Economy; and From the Divine Oracles to the Higher Criticism. See other works by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Volume 1 ISBN 0766186377.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.