On the Edge of Eternity: The Antiquity of the Earth in Medieval and Early Modern Europe

Key Points

• The review aims to explore the historical perspectives on the age of the Earth during the medieval and early modern periods.
• Literature review of the book by Ivano Dal Prete
• Analysis of historical texts and perspectives
• Comparison of medieval and early modern cosmological views
• Identifies shifts in the understanding of Earth's age
• Highlights key thinkers influencing these ideas
• Discusses implications for scientific and philosophical thought