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Nature, Not The Church, Our Common Mother

A Protest Against Ecclesiasticism (1875)

Beschreibung

Nature, Not The Church, Our Common Mother: A Protest Against Ecclesiasticism is a book written by an anonymous author in 1875. The book is a critique of the role of the church in society and argues that nature should be seen as the common mother of humanity rather than the church. The author argues that the church has become too powerful and has taken on a role that should be reserved for nature. The book explores the relationship between religion and nature, and argues that nature should be seen as the source of all life and the foundation of human existence. The author also discusses the negative effects of ecclesiasticism on society, including the suppression of scientific inquiry and the promotion of superstition. The book is a passionate call for a new way of thinking about the relationship between humanity and nature, and a rejection of the traditional role of the church in society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

The author of The Mabinogion is unknown, as the stories were passed down through Welsh oral tradition before being recorded in medieval manuscripts. They were later preserved in the White Book of Rhydderch and the Red Book of Hergest, two 14th-century texts. Though the scribes remain unnamed, their work safeguarded Wales's rich mythological heritage.These tales draw from ancient Celtic mythology, heroic sagas, and supernatural folklore. They reflect the cultural and political landscape of early Wales, blending history with legend. While the original storytellers are lost to time, their influence endures.In the 19th century, Lady Charlotte Guest translated and popularized The Mabinogion, introducing it to a wider English-speaking audience. Her work helped establish the text as a foundational piece of medieval literature and revived interest in Welsh mythology. Thanks to her efforts and the nameless scribes before her, The Mabinogion continues to captivate readers and scholars alike, preserving the voice of a lost era.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 124
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 192g
• ISBN-13: 9781437046083
• ISBN-10: 1437046088
• Artikelnr.: 25513528