Sinners Down the Centuries - Philip Beaufoy Barry - Bog

Sinners Down the Centuries is a historical and theological exploration of the concept of sin throughout the ages. Written by Philip Beaufoy Barry, a theologian and historian, the book delves into the ways in which sin has been understood and interpreted by various cultures and religions over the centuries.Beginning with the ancient Greeks and Romans, Barry examines the role of sin in their mythology and philosophy, and how these ideas influenced early Christian thought. He then moves on to explore the development of the concept of sin within Christianity, from the early Church Fathers to the medieval theologians and the Reformation.Throughout the book, Barry considers the ways in which different cultures have understood sin and its consequences, from the idea of karma in Hinduism and Buddhism to the concept of original sin in Christianity. He also looks at the ways in which sin has been used to justify social and political structures, such as the caste system in India and the doctrine of divine right in Europe.Ultimately, Sinners Down the Centuries is a thought-provoking and insightful look at one of the most fundamental concepts in human history. It offers readers a deeper understanding of the ways in which sin has shaped our world and continues to influence our beliefs and values today.1929. From Cleopatra to Cora Pearl and from Ovid to Edmund Kean, 69 BC-AD 1886. Contents: Cleopatra; Publius Ovidius Naso (Ovid); Abelard and Heloise; Francois Villon; Ninon de Lenclos; Aphra Behn; John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester; Francis Charters; Giacomo Casanova; Jeanne du Barry; Christian VII of Denmark and his Queen; Edmund Kean; Cora Pearl.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.