Teofilo F. Ruiz
The Terror of History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691161990
- author:
- Teofilo F. Ruiz
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 200
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 1.3 x 21.6 cm
- Genre:
- History, Religious History, Other Religions
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Terror of History: On the Uncertainties of Life in Western Civilization
This profound meditation explores how men and women in Western society have sought to make meaning of the world and its disturbing history. Teofilo Ruiz examines three primary responses to the individual and collective nightmares of history: embracing religious experiences, pursuing worldly success and pleasures, and seeking beauty and knowledge.
Through a wide-ranging exploration of Western history and culture, The Terror of History considers topics such as spirituality, material wealth, art, and scholarship. With its personal and accessible narrative style, this book offers a moving testimony to the diverse ways humans have coped with their frightening history.
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