* Regarding the supposed conflict between Copernicus ’ theory and Bible teaching, Galileo wrote: “[Copernicus] did not ignore the Bible, but he knew very well that if his doctrine were proved, then it could not contradict the Scriptures when they were rightly understood. ”
لذلك بالغوا في تمسكهم بحرف الاسفار المقدسة ومالوا الى ادانة كل تأكيد قد يبدو مخالفا لأي تفسير حرفي لمقطع ما من الكتاب المقدس » .‏