Compare Bede And The Cosmos by Eoghan Ahern, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters

Bede and the Cosmosexamines Bede's cosmology-his understanding of the universe and its laws. It explores his ideas regarding both the structure and mechanics of the created world and the relationship of that world to its Creator. Beginning withOn the Nature of Thingsand moving on to survey his writings in other genres, it demonstrates the key role that natural philosophy played in shaping Bede's worldview, and explores the ramifications that this had on his cultural, theological and historical thought. From questions about angelic bodies and the destruction of the world at judgement day, to subtle arguments about free will and the meaning of history, Bede's fascinating and unique engagement with the natural world is explored in this comprehensive study. | Bede And The Cosmos by Eoghan Ahern, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters