Immergé dans la lecture dès son plus jeune âge, cet auteur a développé un amour profond pour la fantasy, les bandes dessinées et la mythologie. Cette passion l'a conduit à devenir professeur d'anglais, où il a pu encourager une appréciation similaire de la littérature chez ses élèves. Son écriture, en particulier la série Task Force: Gaea, réimagine la mythologie grecque dans un cadre contemporain, explorant des thèmes et des archétypes intemporels. À travers ses récits imaginatifs, il explore le pouvoir durable des mythes et leur pertinence pour le monde moderne.
Une biographie de F. Kafka mettant en lumière son processus de création et les motifs existentiels qui ont nourri son oeuvre : les déboires sentimentaux, les corvées de bureau, la maladie, la divinité, la justice ou encore le rapport au père. L'auteur reconstitue l'atelier de l'écrivain à partir de ses matériaux, de ses procédés et de nombreuses citations. ©Electre 2020
Taste is ordinarily thought of in terms of two very different idioms - a normative idiom of taste as a standard of appraisal and a non-normative idiom of taste as a purely personal matter. Kant attempts to capture this twofold conception of taste within the terms of his mature critical philosophy by distinguishing between the beautiful and the agreeable. Scholars have largely taken Kant's distinction for granted, but David Berger argues that it is both far richer and far more problematic than it may appear. Berger examines in detail Kant's various attempts to distinguish beauty from agreeableness. This approach reveals the complex interplay between Kant's substantive aesthetic theory and his broader views on metaphysics and epistemology. Indeed, Berger argues that the real interest of Kant's distinction between beauty and agreeableness is ultimately epistemological.His interpretation brings Kant's aesthetic theory into dialogue with questions at the heart of contemporary analytic philosophy and shows how philosophical aesthetics can offer fresh insights into contemporary philosophical debates.
Exploring the intricate history between Jews and Christians, this collection of essays delves into themes of anti-Semitism, perceptions of the Other, and religious debates from the Middle Ages to modern times. It highlights both enduring patterns and significant changes in their interactions, addressing controversies among historians and the complexities of interfaith dialogue. The work also examines contemporary issues, including the debates sparked by Mel Gibson's film on the passion, making it a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in this complex relationship.
In this lively history and celebration of the Pacific razor clam, David Berger shares with us his love affair with the glossy, gold-colored Siliqua patula and gets into the nitty-gritty of how to dig, clean, and cook them using his favorite recipes. In the course of his investigation, Berger brings to light the long history of razor clamming as a subsistence, commercial, and recreational activity, and shows the ways it has helped shape both the identity and the psyche of the Pacific Northwest. Towing his wife along to the Long Beach razor clam festival, Berger quizzes local experts on the pressing question: tube or gun? He illuminates the science behind the perplexing rules and restrictions that seek to keep the razor clam population healthy and the biomechanics that make these delicious bivalves so challenging to catch. And he joyfully takes part in the sometimes freezing cold pursuit that nonetheless attracts tens of thousands of participants each year for an iconic "beach-to-table" experience. Watch the book trailer: https: //www.youtube.com/watch'v=oiyG20LdLVw
Over the past century, the liturgy has been a flashpoint of theological interest. Few scholars, however, have examined what St. Thomas Aquinas has to say about the Liturgy. In this concise volume, David Berger ably takes on this task. A member of the Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas, Berger approaches his theme from a perspective in accord with Cardinal Ratzingers recent call for a "reform of the reform." Drawing together St. Thomas's life and theology, Berger illumines the role in St. Thomas's theology of his youthful training at the Benedictine monastery of Monte Cassino and his devotion to the Eucharist. Rightly renowned for his articulation of the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist by transubstantiation, St. Thomas deserves also to be regarded as a master of liturgics. Berger demonstrates that liturgy belongs to the heart of St. Thomas's speculative theological syntheses: For St. Thomas, lex orandi truly is lex credendi. As Berger shows, St. Thomas provides a supremely incamational view of the Christian liturgy, in which man. As a body-soul unity, is drawn with the angels into Christ's redemptive sacrifice.
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The quest for identity leads Zodiak to ancient Arkadeia, putting his teammates Aegis, Talon, and Aether at risk when a powerful criminal, the son of Gaea, escapes from Tartaros. As they navigate through misunderstood prophecies and a series of murders, betrayal looms large, threatening to fracture their bond. The investigation uncovers The Liar's Prophecy, revealing deep secrets about the gods and the team members themselves, hinting that one among them is destined to fall, as pasts resurface and madness beckons.
Set against the backdrop of a looming god war, two teenagers, Conall and Aedan, embark on a quest to find their spirit guides and uncover their connection to an ancient prophecy. As they seek the thirteen Wands of Danu to prevent a catastrophic battle between the Ancient Ones, they face perilous journeys, mythical creatures, and dark forces. With the help of druids and unexpected allies, they must evolve from farm boys to warriors, all while confronting a revelation that threatens to change their friendship forever.