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God and Reason in the Middle Ages

Edward Grant
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God and Reason in the Middle Ages

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2010

Book Brief

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Edward Grant

God and Reason in the Middle Ages

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

408

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Period
Setting

Europe • Middle Ages

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1340L

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Super Short Summary

In God and Reason in the Middle Ages, Edward Grant explores how medieval individuals integrated faith and rational thought, emphasizing the coexistence of theology and philosophy. The text examines the era's intellectual landscape, revealing how reason was harmonized with religious beliefs, ultimately shaping Western thought and the progression of science and education during that period.

Informative

Contemplative

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

3.9

45 ratings

67%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Edward Grant's God and Reason in the Middle Ages is praised for its thorough exploration of medieval intellectual history and the role of reason within it. While some critique it for dense writing, others appreciate its scholarly depth and clarity in revealing the rational nature of medieval thought. It stands out as an essential resource for understanding this era's complex ideas.

Who should read this

Who Should Read God and Reason in the Middle Ages?

A reader keen on medieval intellectual history, philosophy, and theology would enjoy God and Reason in the Middle Ages by Edward Grant. Fans of Jacques Le Goff's Intellectuals in the Middle Ages or Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose for its philosophical elements would find it engaging.

3.9

45 ratings

67%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

408

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Period
Setting

Europe • Middle Ages

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1340L

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