Religion and beliefs

« Les dieux antiques » écrit en 1880 est consacré aux dieux et aux héros grecs. Mallarmé décrit les origines et l'histoire de ces personnages. Découvrez ou redécouvrez ces personnages mythiques sous la plume brillante de Mallarmé : Persée, Europe, Thésée, Oedipe, Scylla, Narcisse... Replongez-vous dans la mythologie grecque et romaine !

Step into the sacred words of the Holy Bible and embark on a transformative journey with "200 Quotes from the Holy Bible, Old & New Testament."From words of wisdom to law and poetry, this captivating collection brings together the most profound and impactful verses from both the Old and New Testaments, offering timeless wisdom and inspiration for every aspect of life.

Creativity is one seemingly mysterious force, which we long to understand and develop. We have selected for you 100 quotes from the greatest thinkers, artists and creators, for you to get strength and inspiration in your own life. Nourish yourself with the experience and reflection of the greatest authors: Nietzsche, Flaubert, Hemingway, Henry David Thoreau, Picasso, Banksy and so many others. Each one of them will give you food for thought, boosting your creative powers and providing you with a new understanding of the act of creation from an artistic and philosophical point of view. Develop your understanding and boost your creativity with the help of the best minds ever!

‘600 Quotations from French Philosophy’ is a collection of thoughts and reflections from six of the greatest French thinkers of all time.France’s influence on Western philosophy cannot be understated, from the Age of Enlightenment through to the founding of modern philosophy.Many of these quotes have as much resonance today as they did when they were first coined.Superb for dipping in and out of, there are more than a few thoughts in this book worth memorising, and even more that are sure to inspire.Montesquieu (1689 – 1755) was born in Aquitaine, and his writing had a huge influence on political systems. Voltaire (1694 – 1778), a Parisian, was one of the founders of the French Enlightenment movement. Born in Langres, Denis Diderot (1713 – 1784) was a writer and another important figure in the Age of Enlightenment.Gaston Bachelard (1884 – 1962) was born in Bar-sur-Aube and went on to become an important scientific philosopher. Born in Geneva, Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712 – 1778) was a spearhead in the European Enlightenment movement. Blaise Pascal (1623 – 1662) was born in Clermont-Ferrand and is best remembered as a fideistic philosopher.

‘100 Quotes by Edmond and Jules de Goncourt’ is a collection of reflections and thoughts by the literary world’s most unexpected collaborators.Touching on everything from religion and the nature of the self to history and poetry, the brothers’ ideas are strikingly similar and timelessly resonant.An ideal book for dipping in and out of, these quotes will provide any reader with food for thought and the tools with which to spark an interesting conversation.Known as the ‘Goncourt Brothers,’ Jules (1830 – 1870) and Edmond de Goncourt (1822 – 1896) were siblings, collaborative, and virtually inseparable authors. Born in France, they went on to become significant figures in the Naturalist movement and in the world of art criticism.Their works focussed on the use of the senses, creating novels that eschewed literary logic in favour of a sensory experience. Their most famous work, ‘Germinie,’ threw the spotlight on the double life of their servant, Rosie.

‘100 Quotes by Heraclitus of Ephesus’ is a superb read for those with an interest in philosophy or the human condition.Insightful, esoteric, and incisive, 21st-century readers will be taken with the relevance of observations made more than 2,500 years ago.Whether you’re looking for philosophical inspiration or to further your self-development, this is a superb book for dipping in and out of.While Heraclitus of Ephesus (535BC – 475BC) might be one of the more enigmatic figures in Greek philosophy, his impact is no less profound. From what we know, he was one of the pioneers of the idea of an ‘ordered universe,’ but was equally preoccupied with the concept of equality between all people.However, it was his focus on the balance between the elements that was to be his critical undoing. Heraclitus’ belief that each element has its place in the order of things may have made him unpopular with the cognoscenti, but it also paved the way for those following in his philosophical footsteps, such as Socrates and Plato.

´100 Quotes by Aeschylus´ unveils the musings of the originator of tragedy.With topics such as religion, life, love, and death taken to task, Aeschylus offers the 21st-century reader an insight into the thoughts and feelings of the Ancient Greeks. However, what is surprising is just how resonant many of those ideas are today.An outstanding book for those seeking bite-sized nuggets of timeless wisdom.Thought to have been born in Eleusis, Aeschylus (524BC – 456BC) is the subject of both myth and legend. According to the story, at the age of 26, he was working in a vineyard. During that time, he was visited by the Greek god Dionysus, who pointed him towards the theatrical art of tragedy.In addition to working as a playwright, he served in the Greek army, particularly in the wars against Persia, which heavily influenced his earliest works. When inducted into a secret cult surrounding the goddess, Demeter, Aeschylus revealed many of the sect’s mysteries in his scripts. As a result, he was accused of religious mockery, although acquitted at his trial.While he has set the template for tragedians to follow, many of his works have been adapted for film and TV. Perhaps the most notable is ‘Oresteia,’ starring Diana Rigg and Anton Lesser.

While wisdom is something to be accrued through experience and knowledge, ‘500 Quotes to Learn Wisdom from Classical Greek Philosophers’ offers a shortcut.Dipping into the minds of some of the most revered thinkers of Ancient Greece, this book is packed with insights, reflections, and observations sure to inspire and stimulate thought.A superb gift for anyone with an inquiring mind.Considered one of the founders of Western and Greek philosophy, Plato (243 BC – 347 BC) was born in Athens. Many of his works are still studied to this day. Born in Stagira, Aristotle (384 BC – 322 BC) had a different take on philosophy. The founder of the peripatetic school, his doctrines are based on asking ‘why?’, before drawing conclusions.A former slave, Epictetus (50 AD – C 135) went on to promote philosophy as a way of life, rather than a set of beliefs. Credited as one of the fathers of Western philosophy, Socrates (470 BC – 399 BC) brought morality and ethics into the philosophical spotlight. Heraclitus (535 BC – 475 BC) was one of the pioneers of logic and drew from a variety of philosophical ideas.

‘The Three Asian Wise Men: Confucius, Lao Tzu, Buddha’ is a collection of quotes and sayings by the three great ancient sages, whose words of wisdom continue to influence Chinese society to this day.Architects of the three teachings: Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, they created the idea of Ying and Yang, going with the flow, reincarnation, benevolent leadership and many others.With well-known sayings such as "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." and "It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.", this collection is perfect if you want to understand modern-day China or just learn some wisdom that will help you in life.Confucius (551BC – 479BC) was a Chinese philosopher and politician. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer. Buddha was a spiritual teacher who lived during the 5th century B.C.Confucius, Lao Tzu, and Buddha are three ancient sages whose insight and beliefs have influenced Asian and Chinese society for hundreds of years. Creators of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism, their words of wisdom are famous all over the world and continue to influence and help people to this day.

The current spiritual leader of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, the 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso, is a passionate supporter of Buddhism and the rights of the Tibetan people, becoming a symbol of Tibetan nationhood for Tibetans everywhere.He is also famous for his words of wisdom which include "Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.", "Silence is sometimes the best answer." and "Choose to be optimistic, it feels better."This collection contains 100 of the Dalai Lama’s most celebrated quotes and is perfect for those interested in Buddhism.Dalai Lama is a title given by the people of Tibet to the spiritual leader of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, which is the most dominant of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The current Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso (born 1935), is the 14th and most celebrated.His wisdom is sought by many famous celebrities and world leaders, but he describes himself as "a simple Buddhist monk". The Dalai Lama has worked to overcome religious divisions in the exiled Tibetan community.

Les chrétiens se réfèrent souvent à la Bible comme à la parole de Dieu : elle est infaillible, devenant la seule norme de vie et de foi. La Bible est constituée de 66 livres, répartis entre l'Ancien et le Nouveau Testament. Elle a été rédigée par plusieurs auteurs ayant vécu entre 1900 av. JC jusqu'au premier siècle de l'ère chrétienne. Les cinq premiers livres contiennent la loi de Dieu, et racontent les débuts de l'humanité, depuis la création du monde jusqu'à l'établissement du peuple d'Israël en Terre Promise. Ensuite viennent des livres historiques, des livres poétiques (les Psaumes,.. .), des livres prophétiques. Ensuite viennent les livres du Nouveau Testament : ils racontent la première venue de Jésus sur terre et le développement de l'Eglise pendant le premier siècle.

Découvrez grâce à ce livre audio les clés du bien-être physique et psychologique avec 3 méthodes de développement personnel : Exercices de méditation, Débuter en sophrologie, Pensée positive. La notion de développement personnel a des significations différentes selon qu'elle est utilisée par des psychanalystes, des promoteurs de techniques New Age, certains courants du coaching, les éducateurs et spécialistes du travail... Les objectifs du développement personnel renvoient à la connaissance de soi, à la valorisation des talents et potentiels, à l'amélioration de la qualité de vie, à la réalisation de ses aspirations et de ses rêves, etc. Ce livre audio se propose de vous guider dans cet apprentissage et accomplissement de soi. La sérénité est à portée de main !

Embark on a spiritual odyssey with this mystical collection of quotes which unveils the profound teachings and mystical insights of Sufi masters throughout the ages.Whether you're seeking guidance or simply need some empowerment on your journey of spiritual awakening, this collection is your your trusted companion for daily inspiration and motivationFrom Rumi to Hafiz, these luminaries offer glimpses into the transformative power of love, the beauty of surrender, and the pursuit of divine truth

Lloyd C. Douglas’ historiske roman "Mens jeg så ham dø" fortæller om Jesu korsfæstelse fra en usædvanlig synsvinkel. Den følger Marcellus, som er med til at arrangere selve korsfæstelsen, selvom han selv ser Jesus som uskyldig. Vi følger hans indre kamp, mens han modvilligt arbejder for at udføre den korsfæstelse, som han inderst inde ønsker at forhindre."Mens jeg så ham dø" er oprindeligt udgivet i 1942 og lå nummer ét på bestsellerlisten i USA i næsten et år. Oversættelse er fra 1944.Lloyd Cassel Douglas (1877-1951) var en amerikansk præst og forfatter, der opnåede stor popularitet i sin samtid. Han debuterede som forfatter i den modne alder af 50 år, men nåede at udgive et væld af romaner, som blev oversat til flere sprog, inden han døde som 73-årig.

”Den store fisker” fortæller den rørende historie om fiskeren Peter og hans plejebarn, Fara, hvis liv ændres uigenkaldeligt, da de møder Jesus og hører hans prædiken. Men i modsætning til Peter, som ender som en af Jesu disciple, har Fara svært ved at efterleve Jesu lære om tilgivelse og fred. Da hun finder ud af, at hun er barn af Herodes, som stødte hende og hendes mor fra sig for at gifte sig med Herodias, bliver hun besat af tanken om at slå ham ihjel, selvom det går imod alt det, Jesus har lært hende og hendes plejefar."Den store fisker" udkom første gang på engelsk i 1954. Oversættelse er fra 1959.Lloyd Cassel Douglas (1877-1951) var en amerikansk præst og forfatter, der opnåede stor popularitet i sin samtid. Han debuterede som forfatter i den modne alder af 50 år, men nåede at udgive et væld af romaner, som blev oversat til flere sprog, inden han døde som 73-årig.

‘The Vital Message’ is an essay on spiritualism by famous ‘Sherlock Holmes’ author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Doyle had publicly professed his belief in spiritualism many years earlier and was a keen proponent of the movement despite much public opposition and ridicule. In this essay, Doyle lays out his thoughts on religion and Christianity. He details his absolute belief in spiritualism through case studies and his own personal experiences. A fascinating insight into the world-renowned author.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author, best known as the creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated in England and Austria before studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh. It was during his time at university that Doyle began writing short stories, submitting them to magazines and journals. His first Sherlock Holmes novel, ‘A Study in Scarlet’ was written in just three weeks and published in 1887 to favourable reviews, and more Sherlock adventures followed. By 1893, Doyle was growing tired of Sherlock and attempted to kill him off in the story ‘The Final Problem’, but public outcry caused him to resurrect the famous detective. He featured in a total of 56 short stories and four novels along with his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and made Doyle one of the best-paid authors of the time. The stories have been adapted multiple times; most recently in the successful BBC series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Later literary works included the Professor Challenger series which began with ‘The Lost World’, in which Challenger sets out to find evidence of prehistoric life. The book inspired numerous adaptations, including the films ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World’. In later life Doyle became captivated by the world of spiritualism and the occult and published non-fiction works about his beliefs including ‘The Coming of the Fairies’. Arthur Conan Doyle died at home in 1930.

First published in 1921, ‘The Wanderings of a Spiritualist’ is a personal account of spiritualism by the ‘Sherlock Holmes’ author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Doyle had publicly professed his belief in spiritualism some years earlier and was a keen proponent of the movement despite much public opposition and ridicule. ‘The Wanderings of a Spiritualist’ recounts the spiritualist lecture tour of New Zealand and Australia which Doyle undertook in the early 1920s. In it, he describes in detail the places he visited and the people he met and intersperses his travel accounts with his thoughts and beliefs on spiritualism. A fascinating insight into the mind of the world-famous author in the latter stages of his life.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author, best known as the creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated in England and Austria before studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh. It was during his time at university that Doyle began writing short stories, submitting them to magazines and journals. His first Sherlock Holmes novel, ‘A Study in Scarlet’ was written in just three weeks and published in 1887 to favourable reviews, and more Sherlock adventures followed. By 1893, Doyle was growing tired of Sherlock and attempted to kill him off in the story ‘The Final Problem’, but public outcry caused him to resurrect the famous detective. He featured in a total of 56 short stories and four novels along with his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and made Doyle one of the best-paid authors of the time. The stories have been adapted multiple times; most recently in the successful BBC series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Later literary works included the Professor Challenger series which began with ‘The Lost World’, in which Challenger sets out to find evidence of prehistoric life. The book inspired numerous adaptations, including the films ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World’. In later life Doyle became captivated by the world of spiritualism and the occult and published non-fiction works about his beliefs including ‘The Coming of the Fairies’. Arthur Conan Doyle died at home in 1930.

Antologia pòstuma que reuneix setanta-cinc poesies, escollides per Antoni Busquets i Punset i Lluis Carles Viada i Lluc. Les poesies, algunes inèdites, d'altres més conegudes, es reuneixen en una col·lecció que pretén representar en mort la vida poètica de Verdaguer, des de les seves primeres obres, poemes i corrandes, plenes de fe, llum i epicitat fins a la foscor i trontollar de la fe de les últimes composicions de Verdaguer. Com Busquets diu al pròleg, l'antologia pretén ser una corona, no de flors sinó d'admiració cap a l'obra de l'autor.Jacint Verdaguer (1845-1902) era un capellà i va ser un dels principals impulsors de la poesía catalana del segle XIX. Amb deu anys va ingresar en un seminari, on va cursar els seus estudis eclesiàstics. Al 1965 va participar en els seus primers Jocs Florals i va guanyar dos premis. Verdaguer és un dels màxims exponents de la Renaixença catalana i del romanticisme que dominava l’època. Igual que autors contemporànis, Verdaguer va perseguir la modernització i recuperació de la llengua catalana. Va morir al 1902 malalt de tuberculosis.

Den danske præst og historiker Richard Petersen fortæller i bogen her fra 1890 om et af sine største forbilleder inden for den gejstlige verden. Den tyske forfatter Johann Heinrich Jung (1740-1817), som skrev under pseudonymet Heinrich Stilling, var en nær ven af Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, og hans bøger giver på smuk og ligefrem vis udtryk for den pietisme, som han blev kendt for i både sit hjemland og i resten af Europa. Richard Petersens beretning om Jung-Stillings liv og syn på kristendommen er en varm og hjertelig skildring af den store mand og dennes tanker om menneskets forhold til Gud og religion.Richard Petersen (1838-1905) var en dansk præst, forfatter og historiker, der udgav en lang række bøger om store skikkelser inden for litteraturens verden, kristendommen og historien. Richard Petersen var grundtvigianer, hvilket tydeligt kommer til udtryk i hans forfatterskab. Han er særligt kendt for sine biografier om Henrik Steffens, Frederik Barfoed, B.S. Ingemann og Jung-Stilling.

What wonderful places there are to see and experience in Italy and Germany. The architecture, the food and the people. How lovely to share all this with the person you love the most in the world!The book is a beautifully written and picturesque travel memoir, and also Shelley’s last published work. Her narratives are reminiscent of the travels she took some twenty years ago with her now deceased husband, saturating her language with melancholia and sorrow.Touching upon themes like depression, politics, revolutionary talk and religion, Shelley’s "Rambles" are both an affluent non-fiction piece and a memento on the author’s memory shelf.Mary Shelley was a renowned English novelist, essay and short story writer, biographer, and editor of prose and poetry alike. A voracious reader of all kind of literature, Shelley is one of the major Romantic figures, earning her place as a female writer among the male dominated literary status quo.Best known for her 1818 Gothic masterpiece 'Frankenstein', There have been so many adaptations of it that it is impossible to name them all. The Frankenstein movie from 1994 was very popular starring Robert de Niro, Kenneth Branagh and John Cleese. A 2015 version called Victor Frankenstein stars none other than Daniel Radcliffe, the very famous Harry Potter!Her works also include the apocalyptic novel 'The Last Man' and the historical narrative 'Valperga'. Despite her prolific career, she was mostly remembered as the wife of Percy Bysshe Shelley, one of the leading names in English Romanticism.

Med udgangspunkt i Jacques Derridas teori om dekonstruktivisme udforsker Hans Hauge i denne bog teologien som område. Ifølge Derrida er det at læse konstruktivt at følge en teksts metafysiske og retoriske strukturer; ikke for at forkaste dem, ophæve dem eller erstatte dem med andre termer eller strukturer, men for at genbruge dem og genindskrive dem i en ny tekst. I bogen redegør Hauge først for, hvad en dekonstruktiv teologi kan være, før han giver en gennemgang af eksisterende positioner i dansk teologi. Herefter går han i kast med den dekonstruktive læsning af biblen, Løgstrup, Poul Behrendt, Kaj Munk og mange andre tekster.Hans Hauge (f. 1947) er uddannet dr.phil. og lektor emeritus ved Aarhus Universitet. Han er opvokset i Hirtshals og gik på gymnasiet i Hjørring. Han har desuden arbejdet som medredaktør på det grundtvigianske tidsskrift Dansk Kirketidende. Hauge har skrevet en lang række bøger om teologi, filosofi, litteratur og samfund.

Frans af Assisi (1182-1226) var søn af en velhavende klædehandler og voksede op uden at mangle noget i en tid, hvor langt de fleste levede i ussel fattigdom. Frans levede et vildt og spændende liv, men vendte sig efterhånden mod Gud og forkastede de verdslige rigdomme, som hans familie repræsenterede. Ben Alex fortæller om Frans af Assisi og hans religiøse udvikling, der førte til grundlæggelsen af Franciskanerordenen, der endnu eksisterer i dag.Ben Alex (f. 1946) er en dansk forfatter og debattør. Han er uddannet i litteratur og teologi i Danmark og USA og har udgivet en lang række bøger om kristendom og spiritualitet på både dansk og engelsk. Ben Alex har endvidere været højskolelærer og skrevet indlæg til Kristeligt Dagblad.

És un recull de poemes lírics i religiosos, on el poeta ratifica, per primera vegada, la seva imatge més mística i creient. El gruix de poemes del llibre són representatius d'aquesta voluntat de reflexionar sobre la fe religiosa des d'un testimoni propi i també la cerca de la veritat divina. El principal tema, que desenvoluparà en altres poemaris, és Jesús salvador i com la seva figura uneix la terra amb la figura de Déu.Jacint Verdaguer (1845-1902) era un capellà i va ser un dels principals impulsors de la poesía catalana del segle XIX. Amb deu anys va ingresar en un seminari, on va cursar els seus estudis eclesiàstics. Al 1965 va participar en els seus primers Jocs Florals i va guanyar dos premis. Verdaguer és un dels màxims exponents de la Renaixença catalana i del romanticisme que dominava l’època. Igual que autors contemporànis, Verdaguer va perseguir la modernització i recuperació de la llengua catalana. Va morir al 1902 malalt de tuberculosis.

Flors del calvari és un poemari conformat per tres parts diferenciades: Crucíferes, Esplais i Flors de Mira-Cruz. És un recull de poesies autobiogràfic que mostra el dolor de Jacint Verdaguer quan va ser suspès de les seves llicències com a sacerdot. L'autor va fer servir les poesies de Flors del calvari per cercar un consol, identificant-se així amb el turment que va patir Jesús. És un poemari variat, que va des de l'odi que expressa Verdaguer cap a la injustícia que està vivint fins a l'espiritualitat més pura.Jacint Verdaguer (1845-1902) era un capellà i va ser un dels principals impulsors de la poesía catalana del segle XIX. Amb deu anys va ingresar en un seminari, on va cursar els seus estudis eclesiàstics. Al 1965 va participar en els seus primers Jocs Florals i va guanyar dos premis. Verdaguer és un dels màxims exponents de la Renaixença catalana i del romanticisme que dominava l’època. Igual que autors contemporànis, Verdaguer va perseguir la modernització i recuperació de la llengua catalana. Va morir al 1902 malalt de tuberculosis.

"Over for psykologien som over for enhver anden videnskab har man nemlig ret til at spørge: ’Hvad nytte har den været til, og hvad nytte kan den være til?’ Hermed mener jeg naturligvis ikke, at psykologien under sit arbejde med detaljeundersøgelserne bestandigt bør have nyttehensynet for øje: dette ville uden tvivl være uheldigt. Men for enhver alvorlig forsker, der ønsker, at hans arbejde skal være andet end kuriøse snurrepiberier, må den tanke altid være til stede som en mere eller mindre fjern baggrund: ’Det, jeg her arbejder med, må på en eller anden måde kunne føre til praktiske resultater på et eller andet punkt.’"Kort K. Kortsens essays fokuserer i høj grad på psykologiens udvikling og de dominerende teorier i starten af 1900-tallet. De behandler emner som psykoanalyse, samspillet mellem det bevidste, det ubevidste og det underbevidste samt trøstmomentet i spiritismen, der endnu var populær blandt vide kredse i mellemkrigstiden. Ikke mindst filosoferer Kort K. Kortsen over, hvad formålet er med psykologien som forskningsdisciplin. Bogen blev oprindeligt udgivet i 1932.Kort Kristian Kortsen (1882-1939) var en dansk filosof, journalist og forfatter, der skrev en lang række bøger om emner som filosofi og psykisk sygdom. Han blev den første professor ved Aarhus Universitet, da han i 1928 opnåede sit professorat i filosofi, og havde op til da blandt andet være lektor i dansk ved universitetet i Reykjavik og undervist på en række skoler rundt om i Danmark.

«El camino del triunfo» (1908) es una novela de José María Vargas Vila. Juliano Hermida tiene una sensibilidad de poeta y está enamorado de su joven maestro; al mismo tiempo, es un escéptico y desprecia la vida, aun así, acaba ordenándose sacerdote debido a su precaria situación familiar.José María Vargas Vila (1860-1933) fue un escritor y periodista colombiano. Tuvo una formación autodidacta, llegó a ejercer como profesor, ministro plenipotenciario en Roma y diplomático. Fundó varias revistas como «Eco Andino», «Los Refractarios» o «Némesis». Liberal radical, participó en la guerra civil colombiana de 1884 como soldado y dedicó su vida a denunciar los abusos del clero y el imperialismo.

Fábula de Polifemo y Galatea es un poema mitológico del autor Luis de Góngora. Adscrito al barroco, narra la historia mitológica de Polifemo, hijo de Poseidón, que Ovidio recogió en La metamorfosis.Luis de Góngora es un autor nacido en Córdoba en 1561 y fallecido en 1627. Poeta y dramaturgo, su obra alcanzó tanta fama que su estilo se convirtió en propia corriente literaria: el gongorismo, también llamado culteranismo. Es conocida su enemistad con el también poeta Francisco de Quevedo, y las batallas de versos a cual más hiriente entre ambos. Sin embargo, más allá de polémicas, su obra queda como una de las cumbres de la poesía y el teatro español universal.

Através de sua linguagem simples e estimulante, Hendrik Willem Van Loon explica os acontecimentos e a lógica por trás de uma das escrituras mais importantes da humanidade. A Bíblia é analisada sob o olhar crítico desse historiador que desvenda as origens do cristianismo e a sua evolução no mundo moderno. Entenda também o contexto histórico da escrita dos textos bíblicos e sua influência na cultura e costumes ocidentais.Hendrik Willem Van Loon (1882-1944) foi um historiador e jornalista holandês e americano. Ele escreveu livros populares que enfatizavam eventos históricos cruciais destinados a jovens adultos. Com seu estilo informal e provocante, Van Loon recebeu reconhecimento mundial e foi premiado com a Medalha Newbery em 1922 pela obra "A História da Humanidade" (1921) destinada às crianças.

Bogen er en tekstsamling, bestående af anmeldelser, essays, kronikker og foredrag m.m. Teksterne handler om religion eller om ikke-religiøse livsopfattelser og om undervisning i religionsfaget.Emnerne spænder vidt – fra nordisk mytologi og afroamerikansk religion til maorierne i New Zealand og shinto i Japan. Fra folkereligion og nye religioner til verdensreligioner som kristendom, islam og buddhisme. Fra ateisme og humanisme til fundamentalisme og folkekirkelig fideisme, dvs. troen som frelse og gave fra Gud.Forfatteren diskuterer de forskellige religioner og livssyns kvaliteter. Han hylder de religiøse myter og tekster, som i nogle tilfælde har høj litterær kvalitet og rummer dyb indsigt i menneskesindet. Andre, især nyere religioner kalder han makværk. Sidst i bogen erklærer forfatteren sig som ikke-troende – en kulturkristen uden gudstro.Finn Stefánsson (1942-2020), cand.mag. i dansk og religion. Har udgivet en lang række fagbøger, opslagsværker og essaysamlinger, især med fokus på religion. Desuden har han bidraget til en række leksika og Den Store Danske Encyklopædi.

Eine spirituelle Reise, die verspricht, fesselnd und zugleich erkenntnisreich zu sein.Maili kehrt ihrem Dorf im Himalaya den Rücken, nachdem sie sich weigerte den für sie erwählten Mann zu heiraten. Auf der Suche nach Antworten zu ihren Fragen über das Leben begibt sie sich in ein tibetisches Exilkloster. Dabei ist die Gewöhnung an Meditation und die buddhistische Lehre nicht immer einfach für die kritische und rebellische junge Frau. Doch dann trifft sie auf einen ganz besonderen jungen Mönch...Ulli Olvedi (geboren 1942) ist eine deutsche Roman- und Sachbuchautorin und Diplom-Qigong-Lehrerin. Sie beschäftigt sich seit vielen Jahren intensiv mit Buddhismus und lebte bereits in Klöstern in Tibet. Heute schreibt sie hauptberuflich Romane, in denen sie ihre Lebensphilosophie verarbeitet. Olvedi lebt und arbeitet in München und Kathmandu.