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Initial Reception

When: 1632
Where: Unknown
Part of: Publication of Galileo's Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems

Pope Urban VIII was charmed by the book.

The book was highly successful, and Pope Urban VIII was so charmed by it that he had it read aloud to him at table. This initial positive reception contrasted with later alienation of the Pope and Jesuits.

Sources

Galileo Galilei Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20

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