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Autor:
Ted Turnau
What should the church's cultural witness be?Too often, it has been marked by political strong-arming or fearful withdrawal into the'Christian bubble.'There is another way: creative cultural engagement, using our imaginations to plant oases in the de
Autor:
Étienne Gilson, Henri Gouhier
A medievalist and defender of the notion of Christian philosophy, Etienne Gilson had a lifelong interest in the philosophy of art. He questioned whether what is reproduced as art in contemporary society is art at all. This is not a simple issue. A ch
Autor:
Lauren Horn Griffin
This book argues that in order to understand nationalisms, we need a clearer understanding of the types of cultural myths, symbols, and traditions that legitimate them. Myths of origin and election, memories of a greater and purer past, and narrative
Autor:
Darlene L. Brooks Hedstrom
Egypt is revered as the home of the famous Desert Ascetics, who first embraced a monastic life and established homosocial communities on the borders of their urban centres in the Nile Valley. Regarded as angels and warriors, the wisdom of the Desert
Autor:
Luke Wilgenbusch
In contemporary considerations of purgatory, there is increasing ecumenical agreement among Catholics, Orthodox, and Protestants about the need for spiritual purification and healing before a soul can enter into the glory of God's presence in heaven.
This book is an introduction to three questions on love according to St. Thomas Aquinas (Summa Theologiae I–II, qq. 26–28). These three questions reflect on the nature of love (q. 26), the causes of love (q. 27), and the effects of love (q. 28).
Autor:
Frank L. Bartoe IV
When we approach such men as St. Bernard of Clairvaux and John Calvin, we are approaching two men who were not only significant figures of their time but figures standing on opposite shorelines of the influence and impact of Scholasticism, as well as
Autor:
Smith, Jessica Mitchell
A look at the Methodist tradition of social witness.Since the beginning of the Methodist movement, “Methodists” have spoken to the issues of the day as an expression of the Wesleyan commitment to social holiness. The General Board of Church and S
Autor:
Mike Aquilina
When we survey the history of the Faith, it is undeniable that the lands of northern Africa were profoundly influential in the development of early Christianity. The faith arrived early in Ethiopia, Sudan, Egypt, Libya, and the territories we now cal
Autor:
Luigi Giussani
In his introduction, Fr. Julián Carrón asks:'Why is hospitality a miracle? It seems like something we should take for granted-opening the door of our home and letting someone in should be normal.'And yet, he notes,'it is so exceptional that when