Author: Walter Russell Mead
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0375713735
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
A stunningly insightful account of the global political and economic system, sustained first by Britain and now by America, that has created the modern world. The key to the two countries' predominance, Mead argues, lies in the individualistic ideology inherent in the Anglo-American religion. Over the years Britain and America's liberal democratic system has been repeatedly challeged—by Catholic Spain and Louis XIV, the Nazis, communists, and Al Qaeda—and for the most part, it has prevailed. But the current conflicts in the Middle East threaten to change that record unless we foster a deeper understanding of the conflicts between the liberal world system and its foes.
God and Gold
Author: Walter Russell Mead
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0375713735
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
A stunningly insightful account of the global political and economic system, sustained first by Britain and now by America, that has created the modern world. The key to the two countries' predominance, Mead argues, lies in the individualistic ideology inherent in the Anglo-American religion. Over the years Britain and America's liberal democratic system has been repeatedly challeged—by Catholic Spain and Louis XIV, the Nazis, communists, and Al Qaeda—and for the most part, it has prevailed. But the current conflicts in the Middle East threaten to change that record unless we foster a deeper understanding of the conflicts between the liberal world system and its foes.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0375713735
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
A stunningly insightful account of the global political and economic system, sustained first by Britain and now by America, that has created the modern world. The key to the two countries' predominance, Mead argues, lies in the individualistic ideology inherent in the Anglo-American religion. Over the years Britain and America's liberal democratic system has been repeatedly challeged—by Catholic Spain and Louis XIV, the Nazis, communists, and Al Qaeda—and for the most part, it has prevailed. But the current conflicts in the Middle East threaten to change that record unless we foster a deeper understanding of the conflicts between the liberal world system and its foes.
God, Guns, Gold and Glory
Author: Lauren Langman
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004328637
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 394
Book Description
America, beginning as a small group of devout Puritan settlers, ultimately became the richest, most powerful Empire in the history of the world, but having reached that point, is now in a process of implosion and decay. This book, inspired by Frankfurt School Critical Theory, especially Erich Fromm, offers a unique historical, cultural and characterological analysis of American national character and its underlying psychodynamics. Specifically, this analysis looks at the persistence of Puritan religion, as well as the extolling of male toughness and America's unbridled pursuit of wealth. Finally, its self image of divinely blessed exceptionalism has fostered vast costs in lives and wealth. But these qualities of its national character are now fostering both a decline of its power and a transformation of its underlying social character. This suggests that the result will be a changing social character that enables a more democratic, tolerant and inclusive society, one that will enable socialism, genuine, participatory democracy and a humanist framework of meaning. This book is relevant to understanding America’s past, present and future.
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004328637
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 394
Book Description
America, beginning as a small group of devout Puritan settlers, ultimately became the richest, most powerful Empire in the history of the world, but having reached that point, is now in a process of implosion and decay. This book, inspired by Frankfurt School Critical Theory, especially Erich Fromm, offers a unique historical, cultural and characterological analysis of American national character and its underlying psychodynamics. Specifically, this analysis looks at the persistence of Puritan religion, as well as the extolling of male toughness and America's unbridled pursuit of wealth. Finally, its self image of divinely blessed exceptionalism has fostered vast costs in lives and wealth. But these qualities of its national character are now fostering both a decline of its power and a transformation of its underlying social character. This suggests that the result will be a changing social character that enables a more democratic, tolerant and inclusive society, one that will enable socialism, genuine, participatory democracy and a humanist framework of meaning. This book is relevant to understanding America’s past, present and future.
God and Gold in Late Antiquity
Author: Dominic Janes
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521594035
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
From the conversion of the emperor Constantine in the early fourth century, vast sums of money were spent on the building and sumptuous decoration of churches. The resulting works of art contain many of the greatest monuments of late antique and early medieval society. But how did such expenditure fit with Christ's message of poverty and simplicity? In attempting to answer that question, this 1998 study employs theories on the use of metaphor to show how physical beauty could stand for spiritual excellence. As well as explaining the evolving attitudes to sanctity, decorum and display in Roman and medieval society, detailed analysis is made of case studies of Latin biblical exegesis and gold-ground mosaics so as to counterpoint the contemporary use of gold as a Christian image in art and text.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521594035
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
From the conversion of the emperor Constantine in the early fourth century, vast sums of money were spent on the building and sumptuous decoration of churches. The resulting works of art contain many of the greatest monuments of late antique and early medieval society. But how did such expenditure fit with Christ's message of poverty and simplicity? In attempting to answer that question, this 1998 study employs theories on the use of metaphor to show how physical beauty could stand for spiritual excellence. As well as explaining the evolving attitudes to sanctity, decorum and display in Roman and medieval society, detailed analysis is made of case studies of Latin biblical exegesis and gold-ground mosaics so as to counterpoint the contemporary use of gold as a Christian image in art and text.
God, Gold & Glory!
Author: Henry Falany
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781432752095
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
REVEALING THE TRUTH ...........A journal of THE CALIFORNIA CONTRIBUTION to global outpourings and the end-time harvestCalifornia is ground zero to more worldwidemoves of God than any other place on earthSee "THE AUTHOR'S WEB SITE" http://www.GodGoldandGlory.com
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781432752095
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
REVEALING THE TRUTH ...........A journal of THE CALIFORNIA CONTRIBUTION to global outpourings and the end-time harvestCalifornia is ground zero to more worldwidemoves of God than any other place on earthSee "THE AUTHOR'S WEB SITE" http://www.GodGoldandGlory.com
Oil, God, and Gold
Author: Anthony Cave Brown
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780395592205
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
Played out against a background of war and the turmoil of an ancient culture thrust abruptly into the twentieth century, the struggle to control the flow of Saudi oil was won by the United States, which emerged as the dominant Western power in the Middle East."--BOOK JACKET.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780395592205
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
Played out against a background of war and the turmoil of an ancient culture thrust abruptly into the twentieth century, the struggle to control the flow of Saudi oil was won by the United States, which emerged as the dominant Western power in the Middle East."--BOOK JACKET.
Glory, God and Gold
Author: Paul Iselin Wellman
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : France
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : France
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Gold in Your Memories
Author: Macrina Wiederkehr
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780877936657
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Macrina Wiederkehr shares a wealth of effective ways to awaken the golden memories each of us has. Her use of creative rituals, personal symbols, and pilgrimages to hallowed places invites us to make similar journeys to our past.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780877936657
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Macrina Wiederkehr shares a wealth of effective ways to awaken the golden memories each of us has. Her use of creative rituals, personal symbols, and pilgrimages to hallowed places invites us to make similar journeys to our past.
James Sturm's America
Author: James Sturm
Publisher: Drawn and Quarterly
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
I. The revival : Cane Ridge, Kentucky, 1801 : thousands of pilgrims look towards heaven to find salvation -- II. Hundreds of feet below daylight : Solomon's Gulch, Idaho, 1886 : the last residents of a mining town continue their descent -- III. The golem's mighty swing : small town America, the early 1920s : a barnstorming Jewish baseball team create a golem to deliver them from their trials.
Publisher: Drawn and Quarterly
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
I. The revival : Cane Ridge, Kentucky, 1801 : thousands of pilgrims look towards heaven to find salvation -- II. Hundreds of feet below daylight : Solomon's Gulch, Idaho, 1886 : the last residents of a mining town continue their descent -- III. The golem's mighty swing : small town America, the early 1920s : a barnstorming Jewish baseball team create a golem to deliver them from their trials.
Pure Gold
Author: Pamula Ann Davis
Publisher: Authentic
ISBN: 9781934068649
Category : Grace (Theology)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich. Revelation 3:18 NIV Prospectors throughout the ages have sacrificed everything to search for the gold that would make them rich. For many, this was a fruitless journey. As Christians, we, too, are searching for gold—God’s priceless gift of grace. Learning to accept God’s grace is the most important thing you can do to become, grow and mature as a Christian. But first, you must understand every facet of grace. Davis has done a marvelous job of correlating intangible grace with tangible gold—the greatest historical and universally valued commodity. Christians can now grasp the biblical concept of grace in a practical, real and meaningful way. Pure Gold picks and shovels through the mountain of Scripture, leading the seeking Christian, a spiritual prospector, to sift the soil of their soul and discover within the brilliant Rock, God’s pure gold, grace in Christ Jesus. Possessing the treasure of God’s grace enables us to live rich lives that give us joy, peace, energy, passion and the ability to rise above our daily burdens.
Publisher: Authentic
ISBN: 9781934068649
Category : Grace (Theology)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich. Revelation 3:18 NIV Prospectors throughout the ages have sacrificed everything to search for the gold that would make them rich. For many, this was a fruitless journey. As Christians, we, too, are searching for gold—God’s priceless gift of grace. Learning to accept God’s grace is the most important thing you can do to become, grow and mature as a Christian. But first, you must understand every facet of grace. Davis has done a marvelous job of correlating intangible grace with tangible gold—the greatest historical and universally valued commodity. Christians can now grasp the biblical concept of grace in a practical, real and meaningful way. Pure Gold picks and shovels through the mountain of Scripture, leading the seeking Christian, a spiritual prospector, to sift the soil of their soul and discover within the brilliant Rock, God’s pure gold, grace in Christ Jesus. Possessing the treasure of God’s grace enables us to live rich lives that give us joy, peace, energy, passion and the ability to rise above our daily burdens.
40 Days to a Life of G.O.L.D.
Author: Ed Gray
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780817014636
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Through his creative use of acronyms, Ed Gray takes readers on a 40-day journey of faith development. Overcoming temptation, remaining faithful in tough times, and victorious Christian living are just a few of the topics Gray covers.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780817014636
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Through his creative use of acronyms, Ed Gray takes readers on a 40-day journey of faith development. Overcoming temptation, remaining faithful in tough times, and victorious Christian living are just a few of the topics Gray covers.