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The Martyrdom of Stephen Werner
A contemporary religious allegory which explores the deicide charge, or the "nightmare mythology," against the primitive background of the jungles of Guyana. The book is often compared with Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness.
Representations of the Self from the Renaissance to Romanticism
This book examines the public assertion of self by men and women in England, France and Germany from the Renaissance to Romanticism.
Diderot's Great Scroll
The Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment series, previously known as SVEC (Studies on Voltaire and the Eighteenth Century), has published over 500 peer-reviewed scholarly volumes since 1955 as part of the Voltaire Foundation at the University of Oxford. International in focus, Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment volumes cover wide-ranging aspects of the eighteenth century and the Enlightenment, from gender studies to political theory, and from economics to visual arts and music, and are published in English or French.
How to Study Religion
How to Study Religion: A Guide for the Curious is designed for students taking college-level, introductory religion courses, as well as any individual interested in learning more about world religions. In straightforward and clear language, the text presents the major concepts and vocabulary needed to understand the various religions of the world, then provides an overview of major religions and an exploration of engaging related topics, including the relation
The French Comic Imagination
In this study of seven exemplary comic writers from the Renaissance to the modern period, Professor Werner undertakes close readings of texts from each author while analyzing the larger vision of comedy that defines any one narrative oeuvre. From les Caracteres to A la recherche du temps perdu, from L'Education sentimentale to Mort a Credit, Stephen Werner argues for a revised view of comic fiction. Often underestimated by critics, this mode lies at the very heart of l'imaginaire francais by virtue of its creative force and its openness to modernity.
How to Study Religion: A Guidebook (First Edition)
How to Study Religion: A Guide for the Curious is designed for students taking college-level, introductory religion courses, as well as any individual interested in learning more about world religions. In straightforward and clear language, the text presents the major concepts and vocabulary needed to understand the various religions of the world, then provides an overview of major religions and an exploration of engaging related topics, including the relationship of religion to art, science, morality, and culture, and big questions surrounding human existence. The text effectively and efficiently teaches readers the basics of the religions of the world, shows them how to study religion, and encourages them to think critically about the subject matter. The book is rich in content, yet of modest size and written in a way that is highly accessible for all readers. How to Study Religion is an exciting and enlightening textbook that helps readers deepen their personal knowledge and ignite their innate curiosity regarding world religions.
The Handy Christianity Answer Book
Engaging answers to common questions on the history, beliefs, practices and what it means to be a Christian. What does it mean to be a Christian? What is the core of the faith? What does it mean to follow the gospel? What is the significance of the rites, rituals, and symbols of Christianity, such as baptism and the crucifix? Who was Jesus Christ and what was His life like? How did Christianity start, spread, and grow? What are the differences—and similarities—between Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestantism? How did Christianity influence art, architecture, music, and movies? The Handy Christianity Answer Book provides detailed descriptions of the teachings of Jesus, Chri...
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