Galileo Reconsidered A New Portrait Of The Inquisition
The author uses original documents to challenge legends about Galileo Galilei. He shows Galileo was not tortured and spent time in various noble or clerical prisons while denying sensational martyr myths. The study argues for a balanced view of Galileo as a complex figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simplicatus
Urban VIII
Galileo
Rome
Inquisition
Holy
Holy Office
Grand Duke of
Tuscany
Archbishop of
Siena
Florence
Herr von Gebler
Catharine of Siena and the saintly ideal in medieval life
A summary of Catharine of Siena as a outstanding medieval figure noted for pure devotion and self denial. The text highlights her disinterested actions and suffering, contrasting her virtue with the era's perceived corruption and artificiality.
Catharine of Siena Biography by JosurHIu E Butler
A historical biography of Saint Catharine of Siena by JosurHIu E Butler author of memoirs. The work presents biographical highlights, religious influence, and notable deeds associated with Catharine within a nineteenth century portrait.
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Catharine of
Siena
Josurhiu E. Butler
John Grey
Didston,” &c
Dyer Brothers
Saint Catherine of Siena and Reformist Echoes in Catholic Piety
The piece surveys Saint Catherine of Siena alongside reformers Savonarola and others, noting their shared challenge to clerical corruption and their moral activism. It highlights Catherine’s plain beauty, frankness, and charity, her plague relief work, her brotherly letters, and her influence through trusted messenger John of the Cell.
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Savonarola
St. Francis of Assisi
St. Catharine of Siena
Wycliffe
Huss
Luther
St. John the Baptist
Catharine
Church of Rome
Times
Lapa
St. Catharine
Contrada d’Oca
Euphrosyne
Raymond
Christ
Siena
St. Francis
Mrs. Butler
Vallombrosa
Florentine
John of
Socrates
Old John
Rome
John
Butler
Sir Archibald Michie Delivers Entertaining and Useful Readings
Sir Archibald Michie offers a readable book that blends literary interest with practical knowledge. The author earns admiration for wide knowledge anecdotic humor and the ability to engage liberal curiosity about the Australian colonies.
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Archibald Michie
Readings in Melbourne by Archibald Micair
Sir Archibald Micair, Agent-General for Victoria and former Attorney-General, presents readings from Melbourne. This note previews his address and its relevance to colonial governance.
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Melbourne
Sir Archibald Micair
Q.A
K.C.M.G
Victoria
Colony
Sampson Low and Co
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