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The Abacus and the Cross - The Story of the Pope Who Brought the Light of Science to the Dark Ages (Paperback, First Trade Paper Edition)
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The Abacus and the Cross - The Story of the Pope Who Brought the Light of Science to the Dark Ages (Paperback, First Trade Paper Edition)
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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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