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The Light of Civilization
Nicholas Hagger
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Description for The Light of Civilization
Paperback. With the changes in the world understanding the nature of civilization is essential. This study of the history of civilization for several generations describes them as a response to the spiritual vision of God as Light. It focuses on the genesis of civilizations rather than their decline. Num Pages: 500 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: HBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 227 x 45. Weight in Grams: 918.
With huge changes in the world, like the collapse of the Soviet empire and the hostility of much of the Muslim world towards the West, understanding the very nature of civilization is more key today than ever. In this, the most monumental study of the history of civilization for several generations, Nicholas Hagger describes them as a response to the spiritual vision of God as Light. This outworking passes into their religions and expresses itself in culture, particularly in buildings. They decline through progressively secularizing stages when their central idea of the Light is lost. Cathedrals, temples, mosques, the "stones", ... Read more
With huge changes in the world, like the collapse of the Soviet empire and the hostility of much of the Muslim world towards the West, understanding the very nature of civilization is more key today than ever. In this, the most monumental study of the history of civilization for several generations, Nicholas Hagger describes them as a response to the spiritual vision of God as Light. This outworking passes into their religions and expresses itself in culture, particularly in buildings. They decline through progressively secularizing stages when their central idea of the Light is lost. Cathedrals, temples, mosques, the "stones", ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
John Hunt Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
500
Condition
New
Number of Pages
672
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781905047635
SKU
V9781905047635
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99-50
About Nicholas Hagger
Nicholas Hagger has lectured at the University of Baghdad in Iraq and the University of Libya, and been Professor of English at Tokyo University and Keio Universities in Japan. He has spent twenty-five years researching for this book. Amongst his other works are The Secret History of the West and The Syndicate (both O Books).
Reviews for The Light of Civilization
'An extraordinary book.' David Gascoyne 'How much William James would have supported all those who value the quality and range of a truly comprehensive modern awareness as Nicholas Hagger does.' Sir Laurens van der Post 'I'm sure you've seen a genuine historical pattern and law.' Ted Hughes