In this text, the author aims to present a cultural biography of the first woman. She traces the evolution of Eve's bad reputation, drawing on myth and folk tale, and puts the spotlight on women's sexuality.
A New Vision of Marriage in the Light of John Paul II's Anthropology
The papal encyclical Humanae Vitae predicted the disintegration of marriage and family life, partly as a result of the widespread use of contraception. Pope John Paul II has since addressed the problem by articulating a fresh understanding of marriage, love, and sexuality which takes account of the dignity of the human person, and especially of ......
For many years, philosophers have read Aquinas's ethical writings as if his moral doctrine ought to make sense completely apart from the commitments of Christian faith. Because Aquinas relied heavily upon rational arguments, and upon Aristotle in particular, scholars have frequently attempted to read his texts in a strictly philosophical context. ......
Offering a mix of general overviews and specific case studies, these essays by 12 historians assess religious and secular reform in the United States from the 18th century to the present.
Offering a mix of general overviews and specific case studies, these essays by 12 historians assess religious and secular reform in the United States from the 18th century to the present.
Christopher Dawson (1889-1970) has been widely praised as one of the most important Catholic historians of the twentieth century. Commended for his sophisticated approach to history, Dawson focused much of his writing on the important relationship between religion and culture. This volume is the first edited collection of Dawson's works to appear ......
Hans Urs von Balthasar is arguably one of the greatest-and certainly one of the most influential-Catholic theologians of the twentieth century. Awarded the prestigious Paul VI Prize for theology and designated a Cardinal just before his death in 1988 by Pope John Paul II, Balthasar's writings have clearly helped to shape the theological style of ......
Explores the relation between Malcolm, the Nation of Islam, and Christianity. This title reveals the religious roots of the Nation of Islam in relation to Christianity. It also examines Malcolm's development and contributions as an activist, journalist, orator, and revolutionist against the backdrop of his familial religious heritage.
A Critical History of the Separation of Church and State
A work which sets out to show that the separation of Church and State is invoked to further Christian domination of American society. The book contains material of interest to scholars of Church history, Jewish persecution, normative political theory and constitutional law.
