Austen’s world was in a process of transformation, and two leaders of the changes were the church and science.
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Welcome to Faith, Science, Joy, … and Jane Austen!
The Science of Georgian Silver
Gorgeous Georgian Silver. What properties of silver make it so valuable, useful, and beautiful?
Women of Science: Mary Anning
A poor, uneducated girl became a pioneer of paleontology with her amazing discoveries of fossils in Austen's Lyme Regis.
Women of Science: Caroline Herschel
Two beautiful historical novels explore the life of the "lady astronomer" of Austen's England.
Christian Jane Austen Variations 2
More great, Christian, Jane Austen variations!
Christian Jane Austen Variations 1
Some great, Christian, Jane Austen variations!
Jane Austen’s Anglicanism: Book Review
What was the worldview that shaped Jane Austen's life and writings?
Quiz: Clergymen in Austen’s England
How much do you know about clergymen in Austen's England, like Mr. Collins and Edmund Bertram?
Faith and Science: Gilbert White, Parson-Naturalist of Selborne
Parson-Naturalists like Gilbert White combined their love of God and his world, and helped us better understand birds, ecology, and much more.
Faith and Science: William Paley and Natural Theology
In Jane Austen's England, "natural theology" used science to support Christian faith.
Faith and Science: Galileo’s Daughter, Book Review
Galileo attempted to submit to his church, and was supported by many in it, while others condemned him.
