The human spirit : beginnings from Genesis to science / Marjorie O'Rourke Boyle

Author: Boyle, Marjorie O'Rourke, 1943-
Published: University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2018]
Copyright Date: ©2018
Physical Description: 1 online resource (332 pages, 1 unnumbered page of plates) : illustration (frontispiece)
Additional Creators: Pennsylvania State University Press

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Contents

Ancient realities. Genesis ; Paul -- Medieval thoughts. Augustine ; Aquinas -- Early modern discoveries. Calvin ; Science.

Summary

"Explores significant interpretations of the human spirit in Western culture, with sources ranging from the Hebrew Bible and the apostle Paul to the theologians Augustine, Aquinas, and Calvin and the natural philosopher and physician William Harvey"--Provided by publisher

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9780271082943 (electronic bk.)
0271082941 (electronic bk.)
9780271082967 (electronic bk.)
0271082968 (electronic bk.)
9780271082042
0271082046

Bibliography Note

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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