Of Popes and Unicorns David Hutchings Oxford University Press Hardcover 2022

Of Popes and Unicorns: Science, Christianity, and How the Conflict Thesis Fooled the World by David Hutchings and James C. Ungureanu, published by Oxford University Press. This robust critique explores the historical narrative of the relationship between science and the church, arguing against the intrinsic conflict thesis that permeates popular culture. The authors delve into the 19th-century origins of these creative conspiracy theories, providing fascinating insights into how fake news and intellectual deceptions have shaped modern thinking. A gripping and meticulously researched hardback that bridges history, religion, and science, it serves as an essential read for teachers, scientists, and historians alike. The book features a clean dust jacket with a striking 1899 cover image by Udo J. Keppler.