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Flat Earth Puzzle
The Puzzled Cleric - torn between his faith and science - how can he reconcile what God (via the Bible) tells him and what the scientists tell him about the Earth ? Date: 1895
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Cleric Earth Faith Flat Phenomena Planet Planets Puzzle Puzzled Reconcile Scientists Space Tells Torn 1895
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Delve into the intriguing world of historical puzzles with our Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This captivating image, titled "The Puzzled Cleric," depicts a thoughtful figure torn between faith and science. Hailing from Mary Evans Prints Online, this 1895 photograph, "Flat Earth Puzzle," presents an intriguing narrative of a cleric grappling with the conflicting beliefs of his time. Explore the depths of this fascinating historical conundrum and add an enriching touch to your space with this striking, high-quality print.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 19.3cm (11" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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The Puzzled Cleric: A 19th Century Dilemma of Faith and Science (1895) This evocative image, titled "The Puzzled Cleric," captures the intellectual turmoil of an era when the discoveries of modern science began to challenge deeply held religious beliefs. Dated 1895, this photograph print depicts a clergyman, his brow furrowed in concern as he gazes at a globe, his hand resting on an open Bible. The backdrop of the image is a star-studded night sky, with planets and other celestial bodies visible. At the time, the prevailing religious belief held that the Earth was flat, as attested to in various passages in the Bible. However, the scientific community, driven by the works of Copernicus, Galileo, and other pioneers, had long since established that the Earth was, in fact, a sphere. This new understanding of the natural world was a source of great tension for many individuals, particularly those in religious communities, who were torn between their faith and the evidence presented by science. The puzzled expression on the cleric's face in this photograph encapsulates the internal struggle that many individuals experienced during this period. How could they reconcile the teachings of their faith with the findings of modern science? Was it possible to harmonize the two, or were they irreconcilable? These questions, which continue to resonate today, were at the forefront of intellectual discourse in the late 19th century, making "The Puzzled Cleric" a powerful and thought-provoking image that speaks to the enduring human quest for knowledge and understanding.
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