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Origen Against Plato

By: Mark Julian Edwards

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This title was first published in 2002.Origen (AD 185 - 254) is regarded as one of the figures chiefly responsible for the contamination of biblical theology with pagan philosophy in the early church. Edwards argues that Origen set out to construct a Christian philosophy, yet he did so with the intention of preserving theology from the infiltration of pagan thought. Examining the question of philosophical influence on Christian thought, Edwards argues that scholars have often leapt to unjustified conclusions based simply on common vocabulary or parallel development. This book advances new interpretations of the early Christian systems which are generally called 'Gnostic', and the Doctrine of the Trinity in Origen's 'Platonist' teacher Clement of Alexandria. Edwards concludes that Origen's hermeneutics, eschatology, cosmology and Trinitarian theology are all related to his understanding of human nature, which is radically opposed to that of Platonism.

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Routledge

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1351738763

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9781351738767

Journey Back to God

Origen on the Problem of Evil

By: Mark S.M. Scott

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Journey Back to God

Origen on the Problem of Evil

By: Mark S.M. Scott

Journey Back to God explores Origen of Alexandria's creative, complex, and controversial treatment of the problem of evil. It argues that his layered cosmology functions as a theodicy that explains unjust suffering and shows how that theodicy hinges on the journey of the soul back to God.

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246

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0199841144

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9780199841141

Punishment

Theory and Practice

By: Mark Tunick

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Punishment

Theory and Practice

By: Mark Tunick

What actions should be punished? Should plea-bargaining be allowed? How should sentencing be determined? In this original, penetrating study, Mark Tunick explores not only why society punishes wrongdoing, but also how it implements punishment. Contending that the theory and practice of punishment are inherently linked, Tunick draws on a broad range of thinkers, from the radical criticisms of Nietzsche, Foucault, and some Marxist theorists through the sociological theories of Durkheim and Girard to various philosophical traditions and the "law and economics" movement. He defends punishment against its radical critics and offers a version of retribution, distinct from revenge, that holds that we punish not to deter or reform, but to mete out just deserts, vindicate right, and express society's righteous anger. Demonstrating first how this theory best accounts for how punishment is carried out, he then provides "immanent criticism" of certain features of our practice that don't accord with the retributive principle. Thought-provoking and deftly argued, Punishment will garner attention and spark debate among political theorists, philosophers, legal scholars, sociologists, and criminologists. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1992. What actions should be punished? Should plea-bargaining be allowed? How should sentencing be determined? In this original, penetrating study, Mark Tunick explores not only why society punishes wrongdoing, but also how it implements punishment.

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University of California Press

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0520912314

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9780520912311

Companions for Your Spiritual Journey

Discovering the Disciplines of the Saints

By: Mark Harris

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Companions for Your Spiritual Journey

Discovering the Disciplines of the Saints

By: Mark Harris

Weaving together life today with the wisdom of saints like John Bunyan and Evelyn Underhill, Mark Harris has created a practical guide to spiritual growth that covers issues such as spiritual dryness, temptation, discouragement and more.

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Downers Grove, Ill. : InterVarsity Press

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0830822143

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9780830822140

A Spanish Labyrinth

The Films of Pedro Almodóvar

By: Mark Allinson

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A Spanish Labyrinth

The Films of Pedro Almodóvar

By: Mark Allinson

AlmodOvar is Spain's most successful and controversial director, representing a unique blend of art-house auteur and popular film-maker. His films, with their mix of Hollywood and European styles and of popular melodrama and comedy, have been attracting growing international audiences since the success of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. A Spanish Labyrinth is a much needed, clear, and comprehensive introduction to the films of AlmodOvar, investigating the cultural and national contexts for his work, issues of gender, sexuality, stars, genre, visual style, music, and much more. It is the ideal companion to AlmodOvar for students of film and Hispanic Studies, as well as those generally interested in film and Spanish culture.

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274

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I.B. Tauris

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1860645070

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9781860645075

Splendid! Splendid!

The Authorized Biography of Willie Whitelaw

By: Mark Garnett,Ian Aitken

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The Authorized Biography of Willie Whitelaw

By: Mark Garnett,Ian Aitken

Willie Whitelaw (1918-99) was a popular politician, even though he was involved in policies which have caused lasting bitterness. This biography, based on extensive interviews, offers new insights into such incidents as Whitelaw's secret talks with the IRA and the rise and fall of Margaret Thatcher.

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Vintage

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0712606998

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9780712606998

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Origen Against Plato

Origen Against Plato

Journey Back to God

Journey Back to God

Punishment

Punishment

Companions for Your Spiritual Journey

Companions for Your Spiritual Journey

A Spanish Labyrinth

A Spanish Labyrinth

Splendid! Splendid!

Splendid! Splendid!

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