The Christian Virtuoso, The First Part: Showing That By Being Addicted To Experimental Philosophy, A Man Is Rather Afflicted, Than Indisposed, To Be A (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163091586)

The Christian Virtuoso is a book written by Robert Boyle in the 17th century. The first part of the book argues that being interested in experimental philosophy (what we now call science) does not make a person less likely to be a good Christian. Boyle believed that studying the natural world was a way to better understand God's creation and to appreciate His power and wisdom. He also believed that science could help us to better understand the Bible and to interpret it more accurately. Throughout the book, Boyle uses examples from his own life and from the lives of other scientists to show how an interest in science can actually strengthen a person's faith. The Christian Virtuoso is an important work in the history of science and religion, and it continues to be studied and debated by scholars today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Robert Boyle
ISBN-10: 1163091588
ISBN-13: 9781163091586
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d