James A. Connor je autorem děl, která zkoumají složité vztahy mezi vědou, vírou a lidskou zkušeností. Jeho práce často čerpají z historických událostí a duchovních tradic, aby odhalily hlubší pravdy o vesmíru a našem místě v něm. Connorův styl je charakteristický svou erudovaností a schopností propojovat zdánlivě nesourodé myšlenky do podmanivého vyprávění.
Fascinující příběh života jednoho z největších zakladatelů moderní vědy. Jak mohl luteránský student v době, kdy v Evropě planuly spory mezi soupeřícími protestanty a katolíky a kdy jeho matku obvinili z čarodějnictví, objevit zákony pohybu planet, zákony optiky a vyznačit obrysy zákona gravitace.
Infallibility is a deeply misunderstood idea, within as well as outside the Catholic Church. It remains a subject of great theological debate, especially regarding papal infallibility and the ordinary magisterium of the Church. In The Gift of Infallibility, theologian James T. O'Connor clarifies the idea of infallibility. He provides a helpful translation of the "relatio" or official explanation by Bishop Gasser given at Vatican I, the Church council that defined the dogma of papal infallibility. Also included in this important volume is the first draft of chapter 4 of the Dogmatic Constitution Pastor Aeternus, as well as the final, official chapter of the constitution. Despite its importance in all theological discussions on the doctrine of infallibility, Bishop Gasser's relatio had never until recently been translated from the Latin original into English. The relatio reveals a mind which is logical in process and fully acquainted with the historical and theological aspects of the question. This volume concludes with a recently updated theological summary on the topic of infallibility by Father O'Connor. The Gift of Infallibilityis immensely important for theologians and others who wish to understand the way by which the Holy Spirit safeguards the Church. It will be of great value to the general student as well as to the specialist.
The fresco of The Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel serves as a backdrop for an exploration of the tumultuous historical context surrounding its creation. James Connor delves into the lives of kings, popes, and noble families embroiled in power struggles over Michelangelo and his artistry. Through captivating narratives and thorough historical analysis, the book reveals the influence of Copernicus on Michelangelo and illustrates how the Counter-Reformation emerged from the Renaissance's legacy.
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Verslag van de speurtocht van de auteur naar zijn ware zelf en de zin van het bestaan, waarbij hij behalve door eigen ervaringen zich liet inspireren door teksten uit de spirituele traditie van oost en west.
