The Bible of Humanity
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ISBN10: 1162591110
ISBN13: 9781162591117
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 390
Weight: 1.93
Height: 0.80 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781162591117
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 390
Weight: 1.93
Height: 0.80 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Bible of Humanity, written by Jules Michelet, is a philosophical and historical exploration of the origins and development of human civilization. The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of human society. The first part examines the role of religion in shaping human culture, while the second part explores the impact of politics and power on society. The third and final part of the book considers the role of art and literature in shaping human consciousness.Throughout the book, Michelet draws on a wide range of historical and cultural sources to illustrate his arguments. He discusses the influence of ancient civilizations such as Greece and Rome, as well as the impact of Christianity and other world religions. He also explores the development of modern political systems, including democracy and totalitarianism.The Bible of Humanity is a thought-provoking and insightful work that offers a unique perspective on the history of human civilization. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, history, or the evolution of human society.1877. This book bears the marks of many centuries of the different conditions of the Jewish nation, as well as of the various states of mind that inspired it. Contents: Part First, Children of the Sun: India; Persia; Greece; Part Second, Children of the Twilight, of the Night, and of the Light Reflecting Against the Darkness: Egypt, death; Syria, Phrygia, enervation; Bacchus-Sabazius, his incarnation, the tyrant; incarnation of Sabazius, military orgies; the Jew, the servant; world-woman; struggle between woman and the stoic, law and grace; triumph of woman; period of universal weakness, Middle Ages; conclusion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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