fv editions aug 2024 (3 risultati)

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'The story of this philosophical soldier of fortune is a romance from beginning to end, a poignant human drama shot through with passion, adventure, pathos and tragedy. In a sense it is an epitome of the earlier Middle Ages and through it shines the bright light of an era of fervid living, of exciting adventure, of phenomenal intellectual force and of large and comprehensive liberty. As a single episode of passion it is not particularly distinguished except for the appealing personality of Héloïse; as a phase in the development of Christian philosophy it is of only secondary value. United in one, the two factors achieve a brilliant dramatic unity that has made the story of Abélard and Héloïse immortal.' - Ralph Adams CramPeter Abelard's 'Historia Calamitatum' (The Story of My Misfortunes) is an autobiographical work written in the 12th century. This text is one of the most detailed and personal accounts from the Middle Ages, providing deep insights into Abelard's life, thoughts, and the intellectual climate of his time. In this special edition, this work is followed by The letters of Abelard and Héloïse, a series of correspondences between the renowned philosopher and theologian, and a highly educated and intelligent woman. These letters offer a rare glimpse into a complex relationship marked by profound love, intellectual synergy, and the enduring struggle to balance personal passion with spiritual duty.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'The persecutors of the Talmud during the period ranging from the first century B.C., when it began to take form, to the present day, have varied in their character, objects and actions. In one respect, however, they all agreed, namely, in their general wish to destroy its existence. Careful consideration of its many vicissitudes certainly justifies the assertion that the Talmud is one of the wonders of the world. During the twenty centuries of its existence not one of them has passed without great and powerful enemies vying with each other and exhausting every effort to destroy it; still it survived in its entirety, and not only has the power of its foes failed to destroy even a single line, but it has not even been able materially to weaken its influence for any length of time. It still dominates the minds of a whole people, who venerate its contents as divine truth, and countless numbers have sacrificed their lives and their possessions to save it from perishing.' - M.L Rodkinson.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - \*\*\* Nouvelle Édition \*\*\*Suite au décès de son épouse, Viktor reçoit une mystérieuse lettre de condoléances. Elle n'est pas signée, mais Viktor a une intuition: ce message lui a été envoyé par Sören, son meilleur ami parti soudainement sans laisser de traces trois ans plus tôt. Il en parle dès lors à Hilda, la fiancée de son copain disparu, qui va bientôt se lancer dans une quête insensée, aux confins d'un pays lointain. Elle y fera de nombreuses découvertes, sur Sören et sur elle-même.Camille Levy est l'auteur d'un essai intitulé 'Être soi-même' publié en 2013.