Kepler's Witch: An Astronomer's Discovery of Cosmic Order Amid Religious War, Political Intrigue, and the Heresy Tri
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"A fascinating book, analyzing a pivotal time in western intellectual history." - John Shelby Spong, author of A New Christianity for a New World "A detailed and fascinating account of the life and times of one of the great founding figures of modern science." - John Polkinghorne, author of Belief in God in an Age of Science "James Connor narrates the compelling human drama behind significant scientific discoveries of the seventeenth century." - Eve LaPlante, author of American Jezebel: The Uncommon Life of Anne Hutchinson, the Woman Who Defied the Puritans "Connor has illuminated the life - and thus also the work - of one of history's greatest star-gazers." - David Edmonds and John Eidinow, authors of Wittgenstein's Poker and Bobby Fischer Goes to War "Connor's skillful narrative brings to life an extraordinary man who wanted to know the mind of God." - Kenneth Silverman, Pulitzer-Prize winner and author of Lightning Man "Kepler has received less than his due from rationally-minded scholars. This luminous biography will help remedy that injustice." - Booklist - Starred Review "His biographer depicts him brilliantly . . . healthy, purposeful, and illuminating." - Kirkus Reviews "...a remarkably human portrait of Kepler. . . . [an] engaging narrative." - Publishers Weekly "A compelling story of scientific discovery. . . crisply written, meticulously researched and highly recommended." - Tucson Citizen "Fun to read..." - Los Angeles Times "No other Keplerian biography fleshes out so fully the background against which the astronomer worked." - Christian Century "Connor delves into Kepler's life in such a way that the scientist becomes a person of flesh and bone." - National Catholic Reporter
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Kepler's Witch : An Astronomer's Discovery of Cosmic Order Amid Religious War, Political Intrigue, and the Heresy Tri
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