1989, ISBN: 9780060916244

D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd, 2004. First edition. Hardcover. New. 15 X 23 cm. This book acquaints Asian readers with traditional ideas and values that have shaped the culture of the Western… Mehr…

D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd, 2004. First edition. Hardcover. New. 15 X 23 cm. This book acquaints Asian readers with traditional ideas and values that have shaped the culture of the Western world over centuries. Written in simple language, it throws light on dominant thinkers and ideas of classical Greece and Rome as well as the religious traditions of Jews and Christians. Greek mythology, Greek epic literature and drama are included in the survey. The impact of Greek philosophy in moulding of Western thought as well as the Roman interpretations of Greek philosophy are included. The history of Jewish and Christian interpretations of god and the human predicament are explained with clarity and compared and contrasted with Asian ideas. Special attention is given to controversial ideas which often confuse Asian readers, as for instance the Jewish and Christian assertion of their ideas as truth claims. The book will be useful to scholars of Asia as well as to general readers and students keen on understanding the sources of Western culture and its appeal today. Book Contents Preface Acknowledgements 1. The Greek Legacy 2. Greek Religion in The Iliad and The Oddyssey 3. The Odyssey as Epic Literature 4. Greek Drama: The Tragic and the Comic 5. The Agamemnon 6. Sophocles and Oedipus Rex 7. Greek Comedy 8. Philosophy in the Classical Period 9. Socrates and his Search for Truth 10. The Ontology: Plato`s Theory of Being 11. Plato and Art 12. Aristotle (384-322 bc) 13. Hellenistic and Roman Thought 14. Hebrew People and Hebrew Religion 15. The Rest of the Jewish Story 16. The Christian Religion 17. Finding Good Reasons for Believing Index Printed Pages: 156., D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd, 2004, NY: Harper & Row, 1989. Trade PB, VG; First Perennial Libraries Edition; collection of excerpts dramatizing the 20th Century Jewish experience in America, Europe and Israel, NY: Harper & Row, 1989<

1957, ISBN: 0060916249

0060916249 Good, Good condition item with wear and markings. Ex-library. Looks like an interesting title! We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great… Mehr…

0060916249 Good, Good condition item with wear and markings. Ex-library. Looks like an interesting title! We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great experience purchasing from us. Thank you for your consideration. Paperback, [Varia], Harpercollins 1989-11<

1987, ISBN: 9780060916244

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1957, ISBN: 0060916249

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