History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom

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Andrew Dickson White's monumental work traces the centuries-long conflict between scientific advancement and religious dogma within Christian civilization. From the early church's tension with astronomy to the Enlightenment's explosive confrontation, White documents how theological resistance shaped the trajectory of modern science and how scientific discoveries forced theological reformation.\n\nThis is not merely a history of science; it is a history of the intellectual struggle that defined Western modernity. White argues that the persecution of Galileo, the condemnation of Copernicus, and the suppression of evolutionary theory were not accidental — they were the result of a specific theological framework. For students of the history of science, the history of religion, or anyone interested in the cultural roots of modern skepticism, this is essential reading.