The Author Connects Hebrew Religion with the Ultimate Rise of a Scientific

question 60

Multiple Choice

The author connects Hebrew religion with the ultimate rise of a scientific worldview in the West by

• A)noting that the Hebrews did not regard nature in and of itself as divine.
• B)describing early Hebrew contributions to astronomy and mathematics.
• C)asserting that the Hebrews created the world's first phonetic writing system.
• D)noting early Hebrew advances in irrigation technology.
• E)explaining how the Hebrews replaced the mythic-religious worldview with theoretical science.

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