Did the Reformers Reject Copernicus?

Source:

Christian History, Volume 21, Number 4, p.22 (2002)

ISBN:

0891-9666

URL:

http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=8767965&site=ehost-live

Keywords:

HELIOCENTRIC astrology; Copernicus; Luther; Calvin

Abstract:

Examines responses of reformers on the heliocentric theory of Nicolas Copernicus. Criticism of Copernicus' theory by Catholics and Protestants; Comments of reformer Martin Luther on the theory; Validity of Protestant reformer John Calvin's views regarding the theory.

Notes:

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