Aquinas, Summa theologia, Q1, art. Nicole Oresme, ca 1370. Cathedral sculpture Symbol of Christendom. In 1519 science gains a crushing victory. Yet even this does not end the war.
Many conscientious men oppose the doctrine for two hundred years longer.
Star trails exercise. Earth's shadow curved during lunar eclipse. Terrestrial landmarks seen first from watcher on the mast. D. Theoretical evidence. Status of scientific knowledge.