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

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910793253003321
• Autore: Boyle Marjorie O'Rourke <1943->
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Penn State University Press
• ISBN: 0-271-08294-1
• Disciplina: 128
• Soggetti: Spirit
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: Ancient realities. Genesis ; Paul -- Medieval thoughts. Augustine ; Aquinas -- Early modern discoveries. Calvin ; Science.
• Sommario/riassunto: "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.