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Romantic Catholics: France’s Postrevolutionary Generation in Search of a Modern Faith
by Carol E. HarrisonIn this well-written and imaginatively structured book, Carol E. Harrison brings to life a cohort of nineteenth-century French men and women who argued that a reformed Catholicism could reconcile the divisions in French culture and society that were the legacy of revolution and empire. They include, most prominently, Charles de Montalembert, Pauline Craven, Amélie and Frédéric Ozanam, Léopoldine Hugo, Maurice de Guérin, and Victorine Monniot. The men and women whose stories appear in Romantic Catholics were bound together by filial love, friendship, and in some cases marriage. Harrison draws on their diaries, letters, and published works to construct a portrait of a generation linked by a determination to live their faith in a modern world. Rejecting both the atomizing force of revolutionary liberalism and the increasing intransigence of the church hierarchy, the romantic Catholics advocated a middle way, in which a revitalized Catholic faith and liberty formed the basis for modern society. Harrison traces the history of nineteenth-century France and, in parallel, the life course of these individuals as they grow up, learn independence, and take on the responsibilities and disappointments of adulthood. Although the shared goals of the romantic Catholics were never realized in French politics and culture, Harrison's work offers a significant corrective to the traditional understanding of the opposition between religion and the secular republican tradition in France.
The Romantic Ethic and the Spirit of Modern Consumerism: New Extended Edition (Cultural Sociology)
by Colin CampbellOriginally published in 1987, Colin Campbell’s classic treatise on the sociology of consumption has become one of the most widely cited texts in sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, and the history of ideas. In the thirty years since its publication, The Romantic Ethic and the Spirit of Modern Consumerism has lost none of its impact. If anything, the growing commodification of society, the increased attention to consumer studies and marketing, and the ever-proliferating range of purchasable goods and services have made Campbell’s rereading of Weber more urgent still. As Campbell uncovers how and why a consumer-oriented society emerged from a Europe that once embodied Weber’s Protestant ethic, he delivers a rich theorization of the modern logics and values structuring consumer behavior. This new edition, featuring an extended Introduction from the author and an Afterword from researcher Karin M. Ekström, makes clear how this foundational work aligns with contemporary theory in cultural sociology, while also serving as major influence on consumer studies.
Romantic Paganism: The Politics of Ecstasy in the Shelley Circle (The New Antiquity)
by Suzanne L. BarnettThis book addresses the function of the classical world in the cultural imaginations of the second generation of romantic writers: Percy Shelley, Mary Shelley, Thomas Love Peacock, John Keats, Leigh Hunt, and the rest of their diverse circle. The younger romantics inherited impressions of the ancient world colored by the previous century, in which classical studies experienced a resurgence, the emerging field of comparative mythography investigated the relationship between Christianity and its predecessors, and scientific and archaeological discoveries began to shed unprecedented light on the ancient world. The Shelley circle embraced a specifically pagan ancient world of excess, joy, and ecstatic experiences that test the boundaries between self and other. Though dubbed the “Satanic School” by Robert Southey, this circle instead thought of itself as “Athenian” and frequently employed mythology and imagery from the classical world that was characterized not by philosophy and reason but by wildness, excess, and ecstatic experiences.
Romantic Prophecy and the Resistance to Historicism
by Christopher BundockRomantic writers invoked prophecy throughout their work. However, the failure of prophecy to materialize didn't deter them. Why then do Romantic writers repeatedly invoke prophecy when it never works? The answer to this question is at the heart of Romantic Prophecy and the Resistance to Historicism. In this remarkably erudite work, Christopher Bundock argues that the repeated failure of prophecy in Romantic thought is creative and enables a renewable potential for expression across disciplines. By focusing on new readings of canonical Romantic authors as well as their more obscure works, Bundock makes a bold intervention into major concepts such as Romantic imagination, historicity, and mediation. Romantic Prophecy and the Resistance to Historicism glides across Kant's Swedenborgian dreams to Mary Shelley's Last Man and reveals how Romanticism reinvents history by turning prophecy inside out.
Romanticism and the Re-Invention of Modern Religion: The Reconciliation of German Idealism and Platonic Realism
by Alexander J. HamptonEarly German Romanticism sought to respond to a comprehensive sense of spiritual crisis that characterised the late eighteenth century. The study demonstrates how the Romantics sought to bring together the new post-Kantian idealist philosophy with the inheritance of the realist Platonic-Christian tradition. With idealism they continued to champion the individual, while from Platonism they took the notion that all reality, including the self, participated in absolute being. This insight was expressed, not in the language of theology or philosophy, but through aesthetics, which recognised the potentiality of all creation, including artistic creation, to disclose the divine. In explicating the religious vision of Romanticism, this study offers a new historical appreciation of the movement, and furthermore demonstrates its importance for our understanding of religion today.
Romanticism/Judaica: A Convergence of Cultures
by Sheila A. SpectorThe twelve essays in Romanticism/Judaica explore the four major cultural strands that have converged from the French Revolution to the present. The first section, Nationalism and Diasporeanism, contains essays on the diasporean mentality of the Romantics, Byron's attitude towards nationalism, and Polish immigrant Hyman Hurwitz's attempt to gain acceptance among the British by having Coleridge translate his Hebrew elegy for Princess Charlotte. Essays of the second section, Religion and Anti-Semitism, deal with the complexities of Jewish/Christian relations in the Romantic Period. Specifically, they discuss philosopher Solomon Maimon's lack of response to Kant's anti-Semitism, novelist Maria Polack's use of Christian subject matter to combat anti-Semitism, and short-story writer Grace Aguilar's incorporation of the British Bible-centered Evangelical culture, along with various strands of British Romanticism. In the third section, Individualism and Assimilationism, essays consider different ways the Jews were assimilated into the dominant culture, specifically through the theater, sports and and post-Enlightenment philosophy. Finally, the volume concludes with Criticism and Reflection: a revaluation of earlier scholarship on Anglo-Jewish literature; the establishment of Harold Fisch's covenantal hermeneutics as a model for reading Keats; and an analysis of Lionel Trilling, M. H. Abrams, Harold Bloom and Geoffrey Hartman in terms of their Jewish origins, suggesting the further implications for Romanticism as a field.
Rome and Irish Catholicism in the Atlantic World, 1622–1908 (Christianities in the Trans-Atlantic World)
by Matteo BinascoThis book builds upon research on the role of Catholicism in creating and strengthening a global Irish identity, complementing existing scholarship by adding a ‘Roman perspective’. It assesses the direct agency of the Holy See, its role in the Irish collective imagination, and the extent and limitations of Irish influence over the Holy See’s policies and decisions. Revealing the centrality of the Holy See in the development of a series of missionary connections across the Atlantic world and Rome, the chapters in this collection consider the formation, causes and consequences of these networks both in Ireland and abroad. The book offers a long durée perspective, covering both the early modern and modern periods, to show how Irish Catholicism expanded across continental Europe and over the Atlantic across three centuries. It also offers new insights into the history of Irish migration, exploring the position of the Irish Catholic clergy in Atlantic communities of Irish migrants.
Rome in America
by Peter R. D'AgostinoFor years, historians have argued that Catholicism in the United States stood decisively apart from papal politics in European society. The Church in America, historians insist, forged an "American Catholicism," a national faith responsive to domestic concerns, disengaged from the disruptive ideological conflicts of the Old World. Drawing on previously unexamined documents from Italian state collections and newly opened Vatican archives, Peter D'Agostino paints a starkly different portrait. In his narrative, Catholicism in the United States emerges as a powerful outpost within an international church that struggled for three generations to vindicate the temporal claims of the papacy within European society. Even as they assimilated into American society, Catholics of all ethnicities participated in a vital, international culture of myths, rituals, and symbols that glorified papal Rome and demonized its liberal, Protestant, and Jewish opponents. From the 1848 attack on the Papal States that culminated in the creation of the Kingdom of Italy to the Lateran Treaties in 1929 between Fascist Italy and the Vatican that established Vatican City, American Catholics consistently rose up to support their Holy Father. At every turn American liberals, Protestants, and Jews resisted Catholics, whose support for the papacy revealed social boundaries that separated them from their American neighbors.
Rome in Canada: The Vatican and Canadian Affairs in the Late Victorian Age
by Roberto PerinIn the three decades after Confederation, an aggressive Anglo-Saxon nationalism struggled to imprint its cultural model on the emerging Canadian state. It was countered by a defensive French-Canadian nationalism chiefly articulated by a majority within the Roman Catholic clergy. In this study Roberto Perin explores the role of the Vatican in this struggle, and in the political, religious, and cultural life of Canada during this period.
The Rome Prophecy: A Thriller
by Sam ChristerThe author of The Venice Conspiracy delivers a heart-stopping religious thriller &“for readers who enjoy James Rollins, Steve Berry, and Dan Brown&” (Booklist). A woman has been arrested in the streets of Rome. She&’s young. She&’s beautiful. She&’s covered in blood. And she claims to be an ancient prophet in search of a mystical amulet hidden somewhere within the city. Ex-priest Tom Shaman teams up with a headstrong policewoman to unravel the mystery. But within Rome&’s churches and corridors of power, stealthy enemies are conspiring against them. And soon, the woman&’s deadly visions begin to come true. Tightly plotted and relentlessly suspenseful, The Rome Prophecy is a satisfying, electrifying thriller, which will continue to build Christer&’s name in the hit-thriller genre. Praise for The Venice Conspiracy &“[A] suspenseful religious conspiracy thriller . . . A solid entry in the post-Da Vinci Code subgenre.&” —Publishers Weekly Praise for The Stonehenge Legacy &“A self-assured first novel.&” —The Wall Street Journal &“A non-stop delight of a read complete with history, secrets, conspiracies, and adventure. Christer matches wits and wiles, holding you in a tight grip from page 1 to the end. Fiercely intelligent and curious, take a walk on the perilous side and enjoy The Stonehenge Legacy.&” —Steve Berry, New York Times–bestselling author
Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism
by Scott Kimberly HahnThe well-known and very popular Catholic couple, Scott and Kimberly Hahn, have been constantly travelling and speaking all over North America for the last few years about their conversion to the Catholic Church. Now these two outstanding Catholic apologists tell in their own words about the incredible spiritual journey that led them to embrace Catholicism. Scott Hahn was a Presbyterian minister, the top student in his seminary class, a brilliant Scripture scholar, and militantly anti-Catholic ... until he reluctantly began to discover that his enemy had all the right answers. Kimberly, also a top-notch theology student in the seminary, is the daughter of a well-known Protestant minister, and went through a tremendous dark night of the soul after Scott converted to Catholicism. Their conversion story and love for the Church has captured the hearts and minds of thousands of lukewarm Catholics and brought them back into an active participation in the Church. They have also influenced countless conversions to Catholicism among their friends and others who have heard their powerful testimony. Written with simplicity, charity, grace and wit, the Hahns' deep love and knowledge of Christ and of Scripture is evident and contagious throughout their story. Their love of truth and of neighbor is equally evident, and their theological focus on the great importance of the family, both biological and spiritual, will be a source of inspiration for all readers.
Rome's Christian Empress: Galla Placidia Rules at the Twilight of the Empire
by Joyce E. SalisburyThe page-turning account of Galla Placidia, a remarkable ruler at the twilight of the Roman Empire.In Rome’s Christian Empress, Joyce E. Salisbury brings the captivating story of Rome’s Christian empress to life. The daughter of Roman emperor Theodosius I, Galla Placidia lived at the center of imperial Roman power during the first half of the fifth century. Taken hostage after the fall of Rome to the Goths, she was married to the king and, upon his death, to a Roman general. The rare woman who traveled throughout Italy, Gaul, and Spain, she eventually returned to Rome, where her young son was crowned as the emperor of the western Roman provinces. Placidia served as his regent, ruling the Roman Empire and the provinces for twenty years.Salisbury restores this influential, too-often forgotten woman to the center stage of this crucial period. Describing Galla Placidia’s life from childhood to death while detailing the political and military developments that influenced her—and that she influenced in turn—the book relies on religious and political sources to weave together a narrative that combines social, cultural, political, and theological history. The Roman world changed dramatically during Placidia’s rule: the Empire became Christian, barbarian tribes settled throughout the West, and Rome began its unmistakable decline. But during her long reign, Placidia wielded formidable power. She fended off violent invaders and usurpers who challenged her Theodosian dynasty; presided over the dawn of the Catholic Church as theological controversies split the faithful and church practices and holidays were established; and spent fortunes building churches and mosaics that incorporated prominent images of herself and her family. Compulsively readable, Rome’s Christian Empress is the first full-length work to give this fascinating and complex ruler her due.
Rome's Vestal Virgins: A Study Of Rome's Vestal Priestesses In The Late Republic And Early Empire
by Robin Lorsch WildfangComprehensive and thoroughly up-to-date, this volume offers a brand new analysis of the Vestal Virgins’ ritual function in Roman religion. Undertaking a detailed and careful analysis of ancient literary sources, Wildfang argues that the Vestals’ virginity must be understood on a variety of different levels and provides a solution to the problem of the Vestals’ peculiar legal status in ancient Rome. Addressing the one official state priesthood open to women at Rome, this volume explores and analyzes a range of topics including: the rituals enacted by priestesses (both the public rituals performed in connection with official state rites and festivals and the private rites associated only with the order itself) the division and interface between religion, state and family structure the Vestals’ participation in rights that were outside the sphere of traditional female activity. New and insightful, this investigation of one of the most important state cults in ancient Rome is an essential addition to the bookshelves of all those interested in Roman religion, history and culture.
Rompa con el ciclo del divorcio: Cómo puede tener éxito su matrimonio, aunque el de sus padres haya fracasado
by John TrentLas estadísticas indican que si sus padres están divorciados, es más probable que usted llegue a divorciarse en comparación con alguien que viene de una familia "intacta". John Trent, autor y también hijo de divorciados, ha enfrentado los mismos temores y se ha hecho las mismas preguntas que usted probablemente ha enfrentado, y en este libro ofrece explicaciones del porqué los hijos adultos de un divorcio tienden a repetir los errores de sus padres. Él presenta además un plan para confrontar esos temores, hacer cambios razonables y realistas y obtener la ayuda que necesita.
Rompa el poder de los espíritus familiares/Breaking the Power of Familiar Spirits: Cómo lidiar con conspiraciones demoniacas
by Kimberly DanielsDerrote al enemigo desconocido en su casa Sea que los haya heredado, les haya dado la bienvenida, se haya amistado con ellos o les haya rendido homenaje, los espíritus demoniacos se pueden volver tan familiares que usted no note que están allí. Operan encubiertos bajo elementos de nuestra vida cotidiana, dándole al enemigo puntos de acceso a nuestro hogar. La verdad es que los espíritus familiares podrían ser la fuente de los problemas que usted está enfrentando. Muchas de las razones por las que la gente pasa por batallas en su vida están conectadas con el lado oscuro. Usted quizá nunca experimente manifestaciones dramáticas de la influencia del enemigo, pero la actividad sutil puede ser igual de dañina. Estos espíritus familiares podrían finalmente desviarlo de llegar a ser todo lo que Dios quiere que usted sea. Es suficiente. Cuando se trata del enemigo, es tiempo de dejar de ocultarlo y comenzar a echarlo fuera. Rompa el poder de los espíritus familiares destaca las influencias malignas que se introducen a hurtadillas por una puerta lateral. Descubra cómo el enemigo ha hecho su residencia en su casa y cómo ha provocado obstáculos y caos en su vida. Venga en contra de todo espíritu que ate la mente o que ciegue la mente, y derrótelos por medio del poder de Dios.
Rompa la maldición: Libérese de la esclavitud de los pecados generacionales
by Bob Larson¡SEA LIBRE Y SIGA LIBRE! ¿Bendiciones o maldiciones? Usted tiene un papel que desempeñar y una decisión que tomar. En este libro, Bob Larson muestra cómo romper toda maldición sobre su vida y transmitir la herencia de bendición para las generaciones futuras. · ¿Son reales las maldiciones ? · ¿Pueden los cristianos heredar maldiciones generacionales? · ¿Existe una relación entre el pecado y la esclavitud? ¡Jesucristo vino a romper el poder del pecado en su vida, ¡esto incluye el poder de las maldiciones! Rompa la maldición lo capacita para: · Identificar y romper maldiciones en su vida, su familia, y sobre sus hijos · Caminar en constante victoria sobre las estrategias del enemigo · Utilizar las armas de las Escrituras y la oración para superar maldiciones que afectan sus emociones, finanzas, salud y relación con Dios A través de dinámicas historias personales, enseñanza bíblica sin concesiones, y oraciones poderosas, usted aprenderá la clave para romper maldiciones y caminar en la libertad espiritual.
Rompedores de barreras: Encienda su fe y destruya las obras del enemigo que rodean su vida
by Hank Kunneman¡Usted nació para tener éxito en la vida! Descubra lo que lo aguanta de salir adelante en la vida hacia un mundo victorioso donde &“hay más que suficiente&”. Desarrollar un espíritu de brecha es la clave para superar todas las barreras que se le presenten por delante, ya sea por retos económicos, limitaciones físicas, problemas familiares, estrés emocional, preocupaciones profesionales o ¡usted mismo! Romper las barreras es una fase que requiere acción, lo que quiere decir que puede hacer algo para mejorar su vida y circunstancias. La Palabra Viva mora en usted, posee el mismo Espíritu que sana al enfermo, le da poder al débil y conoce la valentía. Aprenderá cómo:· ¡Verse como Dios lo ve!· Reconocer y destruir las obras de enemigo.· Abrazar el poder y la capacidad sobrenatural a través de Jesús.· Encender su fe, estimular su espíritu y tomar su lugar como ¡rompedor de barreras!Escoja ser un rompedor de barreras así como a entrar al destino sobrenatural diseñado por Dios exclusivamente para usted.
Rompere le Barriere
by Rev John Clark Mayden Jr.Rompere le barriere: 31 Chiavi per sperimentare la pace interiore è una risorsa devozionale di attualità che mira a fornire al lettore le chiavi spirituali per aiutarle a superare le barriere comuni che impediscono loro di sperimentare la pace interiore. Queste chiavi hanno lo scopo di aiutare il lettore a sbloccare la porta della pace interiore e ad andare avanti nella vita e si liberano dai solchi della tristezza, della frustrazione e del tumulto interiore. Come risultato di sperimentare la pace, il lettore viene rilasciato per diventare la persona che Dio vuole che siano e raggiungere lo scopo che Dio ha per la loro vita.
Rompere le infermita generazionali
by Ionica Monticelli Gabriel AgboQuesto libro aprirà gli occhi alle conseguenze di tutte le nostre azioni ai nostri destini e ai nostri figli; anche quelli ancora nati. L'oggetto delle maledizioni è stato a lungo trascurato, e abbiamo ritenuto necessario esporli. Cominciamo entrando nelle Scritture per conoscere esattamente ciò che Dio ha da dire su di loro, su come operano e come possiamo essere liberi da loro. Le maledizioni generazionali sono così importanti che Dio li ha inclusi nella tabella dei Dieci Comandamenti. È un fatto che molti, compresi i cristiani di oggi, soffrono sotto le conseguenze di disobbedire ai comandamenti e alle aspettative di Dio. Tanti sono legati dal nemico con strumenti di schiavitù invisibili e non identificabili. In questo studio ci verrà insegnato come rompere queste catene originarie del nemico. Esploriamo più in profondità in aree come l'idolatria (compreso Halloween), l'immoralità, il tradimento, il furto, l'omicidio, ecc. Credo che mentre leggete questo libro e esplorerai le sue verità, vi sarà un tentativo di esaminare il proprio sé e fare sforzi deliberati di vivere una vita santa, se non per il tuo sé, almeno per il bene dei tuoi figli e delle generazioni ancora nati. Dio ti benedica mentre leghi questo libro e ti chiedo di leggerlo con un cuore aperto e con la mente che la tua comprensione potrebbe essere affilata a ciò che è veramente intorno a te.
Rompiendo Ataduras Familiares
by Michelle D. Cook-HallExiste una verdadera epidemia en nuestra sociedad que mantiene a las personas oprimidas dentro de los muros de su propia mente. Su vida puede cambiar completamente en un momento, por un pensamiento negativo recurrente. Las palabras pronunciadas sobre tu vida como niño pueden afectar tu vida ahora. Rompiendo Ataduras Familiares explorará el poder de las palabras sobre su vida y lo que puede hacer para ser libre. Ser libre de cumplir su propósito y seguir sus sueños. Puedes liberarse de la esclavitud de maldiciones tácitas y habladas sobre su vida. La libertad es un derecho y no es inalcanzable. Rompiendo Ataduras Familiares, va de manera descriptiva por diferentes etapas de la vida que pueden desencadenar ataduras negativas. Al terminar este libro, descubrirá las herramientas necesarias para ver caer las paredes.
Rompiendo las Barreras: Venciendo la adversidad y alcanzando tu máximo potencial
by Jason FrennIn a world filled with dysfunction, futility, and confusion, people are looking for meaning and significance. They want to break through the barriers holding them back. BREAKING THE BARRIERS offers three foundational pillars to equip readers for overcoming the most difficult obstacles in their lives. These three pillars teach readers how to: -Take on the character of God the Father -Take on the wisdom of the Son -Take on the discipline of the Spirit. Through dynamic stories of people who have overcome seemingly insurmountable odds, and the powerful example of the author who has overcome great adversity in his own life, this book shows readers that God is on their side and desires for them to fulfill the dreams and purposes he has placed in their hearts.
Rompiendo las Barreras: Desbloqueando las claves de la paz interior.
by Jr. VITO JESUS PARADISO ESPINOZA Rev John Clark MaydenRompiendo las Barreras: Desbloqueando las claves de la paz interior, es recurso tópico y religioso es el primero de tres series de volúmenes con el objeto de proveer al lector con las claves espirituales para ayudarlos a sobreponerse a las barreras comunes que los impiden de experimentar la paz interior. Esas claves están dirigidas a ayudar al lector a desbloquear la puerta de la paz interior y avanzar en la vida y desatascarse de los golpes de la tristeza, frustración y la confusión interior. Como resultado de experimentar la paz interior, el lector es liberado para convertirse en la persona que Dios quiere que ellos sean y consigan el propósito que Dios tiene para sus vidas.
Rompiendo los límites: En pos de una nueva dimensión espiritual
by Edwin SantiagoA través de las páginas de este libro, el Rvdo. Edwin Santiago transita con el lector el camino hacia una nueva dimensión espiritual, donde el único límite es nuestra fe. Un lugar donde solo podrán ingresar aquellos que acepten el desafío de romper los límites que el mundo intentó estipular sobre su vida. Sus palabras de fe y unción lo guiarán a un nivel superior, donde las limitaciones físicas, emocionales y espirituales serán quebradas para de esa manera poder acceder a los lugares que Dios ha preparado para todo aquel que se anime a creer.
The Rook (The Bowers Files, Book #2)
by Steven JamesAn arsonist has struck a top-secret research facility at a key US naval base. But it's not just a random terrorist attack. These people were after something specific. When Special Agent Patrick Bowers is called in to investigate, he is drawn into a deadly web of intrigue and deception. With his own criminology research being turned against him and one of the world's most deadly devices missing, Bowers is caught up in a race against time to stop an international assassin before it's too late.Full of fast-paced action and mind-bending plot twists, The Rook is an adrenaline-laced page-turner that will keep readers up all night. Book 2 in the Bowers Files, this riveting look into the criminal mind is the perfect follow-up to James's well-reviewed The Pawn.
Rookie K-9 Unit Christmas: Surviving Christmas\Holiday High Alert
by Lenora Worth Valerie HansenK-9 HOLIDAY RESCUE Surviving Christmas by Valerie Hansen When single dad Sean Murray returns from a war zone and discovers someone is following him, he turns to his old friend K-9 officer Zoe Trent for help. But as the threat escalates, can Zoe and her police dog find whoever is menacing Sean and his son...and make sure this Christmas isn't their last? Holiday High Alert by Lenora Worth After a cryptic note appears in the playground at Josie Callahan's daycare center, rookie K-9 officer Dalton West vows to protect Josie and the kids she loves-especially his daughter, Maisy. And with a stalker closing in, the widower and his four-legged partner are all that stand between Josie and a deadly Christmas.