Boethiana mediaevalia. A Collection of Studies on the Early Medieval Fortune of Boethius’ Consolation of Philosophy

Boethius’ masterpiece, The Consolation of Philosophy (c. 524) can be counted among the most popular books of the early Middle Ages: it was extensiv...

Boethius was an eminent public figure under the Gothic emperor Theodoric, and an exceptional Greek scholar. When he became involved in a conspiracy...

DescriptionBorn in the late 5th century AD, Boethius was a Roman statesman and philosopher who would come into the service of the Ostrogothic ruler...

Boethius composed De Consolation Philosophiae in the sixth century A.D. while awaiting death by torture, condemned on a charge of plotting against ...

Reducere. The Consolation of Philosophy is a philosophical work by Boethius, written around the year 524. It has been described as the single most important ...

An exploration of Boethius' social, political background, his notion of philosophy and its sources, and his understanding of the relationship betwe...

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, IncNumber of pages: 320Publication date: 1994Dimensions: 215 x 139 x 13Cover type: Paperback / softbackRedescoper...

Reducere. A conversational text that addresses many philosophical concepts as well as Western religion by questioning good versus evil and the unnecessary su...

Owing heavily to the styles of Plato and Socrates, Boethius's Consolation of Philosophy is a deep investigation into the nature of wisdom and the p...

The modern global economy and discipline of economics place mathematical calculation above human concern. However, a re-reading of Boethius' The Co...

Reducere. In his sixth-century work commonly known as the De hebdomadibus, Boethius (ca. 480-524) poses the question of how created things or substances can ...

Structure and coordination of the Hanse's network trade system are analysed in an institutional economics framework. Simplicity and flexibility of ...

Celebrates the literary oeuvres of David Shrayer-Petrov - poet, fiction writer, memoirist, essayist and translator (and medical doctor and research...

Reducere. Finding Faith in a Time of SorrowBeloved author Henri Nouwen reflects on the spiritual significance of death and life in this moving meditation ded...

Saint Anicius Manlius Severinus Bo thius, commonly called Boethius (477-524 AD), was a Roman senator, consul, magister officiorum, and philosopher ...

The papers included in this volume comprise research from participants in the 2018 Nuclear Scholars Initiative and the Project on Nuclear Issues (P...

Provocative new investigation into the shadowy figure of Gildas, his influence and representation.Publisher: Boydell & Brewer LtdAuthor(s): Stephen...

Reducere. The first chapter of the Acts of the Apostles describes Christ's Ascension: "And a cloud received him out of their sight." As the disciples looked ...

Publisher: SteinerBooks, IncAuthor(s): Rudolf SteinerNumber of pages: 234Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 140 x 215 x 18Cover type: Paperback / so...

What did it mean to keep a secret in early medieval England? It was a period during which the experience of secrecy was intensely bound to the beli...

Reducere. DescriptionIn this book (a translation of his well-known work L'esprit de la philosophie medievale), Etienne Gilson undertakes the task of defining...

Publisher: Anthroposophic Press IncAuthor(s): J.L. BensonIllustration(s): IllustrationsNumber of pages: 224Publication date: 2004Dimensions: 227 x ...

Reducere. Accompanied by inspiration from All Shall Be Well: A Modern-Language Version of the Showings of Julian of NorwichJulian of Norwich was deeply conce...

One of the most influential texts to come out of the late Middle Ages.

The present translation, prepared by Fr. Thomas Crean, OP, constitutes the first appearance in English of Fr. Hering's book and also the first appe...

The present translation, prepared by Fr. Thomas Crean, OP, constitutes the first appearance in English of Fr. Hering's book and also the first appe...

Studies the work of the Anglo-Welsh poet and artist David Jones (1895-1974) to explore how modern British poetry has engaged with the early medieva...

Studies the work of the Anglo-Welsh poet and artist David Jones (1895-1974) to explore how modern British poetry has engaged with the early medieva...

The Song of Songs, traditionally attributed to Solomon, is a collection of lyrics that celebrate in earthly terms the love of a bridegroom and a br...

Presenting a survey of the historical underpinnings of baptismal liturgies and theologies, this book presents an ecumenical and geographical discus...

Reducere. Saint Gregory of Tours' comprehensive history of the Frankish people, who ruled over much of what is modern-day France and Germany, is published he...

Reducere. DescriptionThough often overlooked in the history of western esotericism, women made a strong showing during the nineteenth century occult revival....

Irenaeus. Tertullian. Origen. Athanasius. The Cappadocians. Augustine. Anselm. Aquinas. This book examines these vital figures in church history.Pu...

Reducere. A Complete Collection Of Three Translations Of 1 Enoch, A Fragment Of The Book Of Noah & 2 Enoch: The Secrets Of Enoch Together In One Volume

Reducere. This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base f...

Reducere. In the history of halakhah, the treatment of uncertainty became one of the most complex fields of intense study. In his latest book, Moshe Halberta...

Inter tempora. the chronology of the Early Medieval Period Issues, approaches, results inter tempora. Cronologia perioadei medievale timpurii. Problem

Explore failure, fear, hope, joy, prayer, and peace as you consider God's character, the work of Jesus, and what the Bible teaches us about these t...

DescriptionThis book surveys the current landscape of New Testament studies, offering readers a concise guide to contemporary discussions. Bringing...

A double biography of two forgotten Early Medieval queens: Brunhild and Fredegund.Publisher: Head of ZeusAuthor(s): Shelley PuhakIllustration(s): 1...

This text presents a survey, via a chart accompanied by primary source quotations and their corresponding citations, elucidating the views of 47 ea...

Reducere. Nasir al-Din Tusi, the renowned Shi'i scholar of the 13th century, produced a range of writings in different fields of learning under Ismaili patro...

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

Structures of the Earth is the first study of the emergent genre of geographical writing and the metageographies that structured its spatial though...

Reducere. For thousands of years before the classical myths were recorded by Hesiod and Homer, the Goddess was the focus of religion and culture. In Lost God...

Reducere. In this major theoretical and methodological statement on the history of religions, Jonathan Z. Smith shows how convert apologetic agendas can dict...

Reducere. "The intention is to produce a clear, idiomatic, and readable translation." --LOUIS J. PUHL, SJ Louis J. Puhl's translation of The Spiritual Exerci...

Integrating the study of Exeter within its wider landscape context, using modern scientific techniques.Illustrations: ColourEditor(s): Neil Holbrook