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... Christian universe . For those who may still feel that I am exaggerating the subjective , emotional , religious attractions of the new cosmic order that centered in the sun , let me cite the words of Kepler . They are all the more ...
... Christian universe . For those who may still feel that I am exaggerating the subjective , emotional , religious attractions of the new cosmic order that centered in the sun , let me cite the words of Kepler . They are all the more ...
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... Christian belief , embodied in the ceremonies , rituals , dogmas , and daily practices of the Church , had begun to ... Christian sins into positive virtues , topped by pride , the special sin that caused Lucifer's fall from Heaven ...
... Christian belief , embodied in the ceremonies , rituals , dogmas , and daily practices of the Church , had begun to ... Christian sins into positive virtues , topped by pride , the special sin that caused Lucifer's fall from Heaven ...
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... Christian faith , disintegration of , 40 Christian Gospels , 423 Christian Heaven , operative function of , 58 Christian hermits , as models for astro- nauts , 307 Christian minority , Roman contempt for , 431 Christian revelation , non ...
... Christian faith , disintegration of , 40 Christian Gospels , 423 Christian Heaven , operative function of , 58 Christian hermits , as models for astro- nauts , 307 Christian minority , Roman contempt for , 431 Christian revelation , non ...
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NEW EXPLORATIONS NEW WORLDS | 3 |
RETURN OF THE SUN GOD | 28 |
THE MECHANIZED WORLD PICTURE | 51 |
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