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Julian of Aeclanum )ca. 380-441/55 AD) is one of the most exciting figures of 4th/5th century Latin Christianity. Some of the most influential people in the western Church were among his relatives and friends. As a bishop he became famous for his charity and learning. In 418 AD he was deposed for refusing to endorse the condemnation of Pelagius and Caelestius. In a series of writings, mostly against Augustine, he justified his step and clarified his stance. He also rallied political support, not only in Italy, but also in the east. This book tells the story of his life and discusses questions concerning his literary pursuits, philosophy, biblical exegesis and church political activities. It thus throws light not only on Julian as an individual, but on the history and culture of his age.
Critical Pedagogy and the Trouble with Consciousness Raising incisively critiques the consciousness-raising project that has been so central to contemporary critical pedagogy. The book argues that consciousness-raising work in formal educational settings over the past three decades has largely failed to advance social justice. By critiquing consciousness raising as an end in itself, the author employs a Marxist framework to highlight how consciousness raising alone cannot alter material conditions and realities. Consequently, the book illustrates how many pedagogical projects fail to transcend the idealist realm and impact the material world. Advocating for a materialist critical pedagogy th...
This is a book of fiction that tells the story of normal people living in the Middle East region and their struggles and attitudes during the wars, their passions and aspirations for a normal life, and their adaptation to the social and political changes. It is also a story of prohibited passions complex traditions and the big challenge for these families they need to face seeking a peaceful and honorable life.
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Sophie Bernhardi: Evremont Entstanden nach 1822. Erstdruck, aus dem Nachlaß herausgegeben von Ludwig Tieck: Breslau (Josef Max und Comp.) 1836. Vollständige Neuausgabe mit einer Biographie der Autorin. Herausgegeben von Karl-Maria Guth. Berlin 2015. Textgrundlage sind die Ausgaben: Sophie Bernhardi: Evremont. Ein Roman. Herausgegeben von Ludwig Tieck, Theil 1, Breslau: Josef Max und Comp., 1836. Sophie Bernhardi: Evremont. Ein Roman. Herausgegeben von Ludwig Tieck, Theil 2, Breslau: Josef Max und Comp., 1836. Sophie Bernhardi: Evremont. Ein Roman. Herausgegeben von Ludwig Tieck, Theil 3, Breslau: Josef Max und Comp., 1836. Die Paginierung obiger Ausgaben wird in dieser Neuausgabe als Marginalie zeilengenau mitgeführt. Umschlaggestaltung von Thomas Schultz-Overhage unter Verwendung des Bildes: Jacques-Louis David, Napoleon überquert die Alpen, 1800. Gesetzt aus Minion Pro, 11 pt.
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