Love: A Brief History Through Western Christianity Contributor(s): Lindberg, Carter (Author) |
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ISBN: 0631235981 ISBN-13: 9780631235989 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: June 2008 Annotation: Love in all its guises has been debated since the beginning of recorded history. Its fascinating evolution in Western culture is traced here in this concise history; one which spans the depth and complexity of this elusive topic. By examining the significant lives, works, and movements associated with love, this enlightening little book contributes valuable insights into one of history's most inexhaustible and timeless topics. From the theological and philosophical texts of figures such as Augustine, Luther, and Feuerbach to intellectual movements like Romanticism and tragic historic figures like Abelard and Heloise, " Love: A Brief History Through Western Christianity" propels the reader across 3,000 years of the idea of love. |
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BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - History - Religion | Christian Theology - Ethics - Religion | Christian Living - General |
Dewey: 241.4 |
LCCN: 2007041657 |
Series: Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion |
Physical Information: 0.87" H x 5.79" W x 7.42" L (0.74 lbs) 208 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Theometrics - Academic - Theometrics - Mainline |
Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Index, Table of Contents |
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Publisher Description: 3,000 years of ideas about the nature of love in Western culture are brought together in this concise history. By blending the works of many scholars and examining the significant lives, works, and movements associated with love, Love: A Brief History Through Western Christianity traces the evolution and impact of this timeless topic.
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