Physica sacra

Physica sacra

By Bernd Roling

Book Description

Throughout history, the relationship between faith and reason has sparked profound questions that continue to resonate with spiritual seekers today. Physica Sacra reveals a fascinating chapter in this ongoing dialogue, exploring how medieval and early modern scholars approached biblical mysteries through the lens of natural science.

Bernd Roling takes readers on an intellectual journey spanning centuries, examining how learned commentators from Albertus Magnus to later thinkers used the scientific knowledge of their time to illuminate sacred texts. Rather than viewing science and scripture as opposing forces, these scholars saw them as complementary paths to understanding divine truth. They applied insights from zoology, medicine, and astronomy to explain biblical wonders, seeking rational foundations for miraculous events.

This scholarly exploration demonstrates how religious thinkers engaged with critics of their era, using scientific reasoning to defend their interpretations against challenges from philosophers like Spinoza and Voltaire. The work reveals a rich tradition of intellectual synthesis that predates modern debates about science and religion.

For contemporary readers interested in the intersection of spirituality and rational inquiry, this study offers valuable perspective on how previous generations navigated questions of faith and knowledge. It illuminates a time when scientific understanding was seen not as a threat to religious belief, but as a tool for deeper comprehension of sacred mysteries.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~13 hours)

📄 Length: 485 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
  • ✓ Explore Miracles
  • ✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation
  • ✓ Explore Bible and science
  • ✓ Explore Bible
  • ✓ Explore Naturwissenschaften
  • ✓ Explore History
  • ✓ Explore Exegese

Topics Covered

Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc., history Miracles Criticism, interpretation Bible and science Bible Naturwissenschaften History Exegese Biblical teaching

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