Biblical Scholarship, Science and Politics in Early Modern England

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Focusing on Thomas Browne, a prominent seventeenth-century writer, the book delves into his intellectual explorations and their impact on early modern scholarly culture, particularly in relation to science, politics, and religion. It offers a reassessment of Browne's significant work, Pseudodoxia Epidemica, which serves as a comprehensive encyclopedia of misconceptions. Through this analysis, the author highlights the complex nature of inquiry during the early modern period, revealing the interconnectedness of various fields of knowledge.