Galileo argues that science and religion are compatible ways of viewing the world. How does this belief relate to debates happening in our world today? What might Galileo say about them?

What are the rhetorical differences between writing a letter and writing an essay? How does Galileo use elements of both letters and essays in his “Letter to the Grand Duchess Christina”?

How important are Galileo’s scientific discoveries to this letter? How much time does he spend discussing them, and why?