Outcasts and Heretics

Profiles in Independent Thought and Courage

AvDonald K. Sharpes

Inbunden, Engelska, 2007

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Outcasts and Heretics is a historical survey of independent thought in action. Divided into two sections, "Modern Outcasts" and "The Legacy of Religious Heresy and Dissent", professor emeritus Donald K. Sharpes traces common themes between courageous historical individuals. Often looking at individuals in the context of religion, Sharpes paints profiles of individuals who stood up against oppressing forces and overwhelming odds. Offering numerous profiles of varying lengths, the selection ranges from such well-known 20th century figures as Gandhi to esoteric historical figures, such as John Leo. Outcasts and Heretics is an inspiring book for all readers.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2007-12-06
Mått:160 x 240 x 33 mm
Vikt:671 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Lexington Books
Antal sidor:366
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9780739123171

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Socialhistoria och kulturhistoria inom Historia och arkeologi

Mer om författaren

Donald K. Sharpes is professor emeritus at Arizona State University.

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Professor Sharpes’ extensive scholarly research blends the historical with the contemporary in a most relevant work and in marvelously accessible prose. Have you been holding out for a real hero or heroine to admire or emulate? Wait no more. This is a must read for those looking to better understand past and present heroes, heroines or heretics.

Innehållsförteckning

Part 1 Modern OutcastsChapter 2 Great Souls of the Modern AgeChapter 3 20th Century DissentersChapter 4 American OutsidersChapter 5 Skeptical Scientists as DissidentsChapter 6 Witches and Other PagansChapter 7 Pre-Christian DissentersPart 7 The Legacy of Religious Heresy and DissentChapter 8 Heretics in the First Christian CenturiesChapter 9 The Age of Religious DissensionChapter 10 Heresy in Medieval Islam and ChristianityChapter 11 Late Medieval Reformers and Intellectual DissentersChapter 12 Renaissance DissentersChapter 13 Two Queens, One PrincessChapter 15 Enlightenment Dissenters