Phayer offers exactly what was needed.... A fair and even-tempered account of a volatile subject." ―Kirkus ReviewsAn important addition to the literature of the Holocaust." ―Publishers WeeklyVery valuable... a fine and judicious book." ―István Deák; The New York Review of BooksPhayer has written a singularly important book on the role of the Catholic Church in both the Holocaust and its aftermath; up to and including Vatican II. Diligently researched and documented; judicious in its conclusions; comprehensive in its scope; compassionate and humane in its outlook; this book is an indispensable resource." ―Richard L. RubensteinPhayer’s study of [the Catholic Church] as an actor in the tumultuous history of the [20th century] will serve as a model for other historians." ―Donald J. Dietrich; Boston CollegePhayer’s book; particularly strong on German source material; is at pains to list Pius’s strong points his piety; his loathing of Hitler; the instances of personal warmth; the occasions when he criticized Nazism. Phayer examines not only Pius’s actions but those of other leading Catholics; and his study extends beyond the end of World War II to follow the evolution of official Catholic thinking during the rebuilding of Germany; the cold war; and the gradual theological reforms that led to Vatican II. This enables Phayer to show how the church completely reversed its position relative to the Jews; but it also gives him a more thorough reading of Pius XII’s overall record. It is a damning and convincing verdict that emerges." ―Commonweal
#114932 in Books Walter F Otto 1995-10-22 1995-10-22Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .61 x 5.50l; .71 #File Name: 0253208912288 pagesDionysus Myth and Cult
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. The Only Book On Dionysus You'll Ever NeedBy alteralysisThis is the definitive work on Dionysus and likely the closest we will ever be to discerning the actual worship and mythology of this god. I'd write more but there are other reviews here that say it all. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.34 of 37 people found the following review helpful. An essentail to understanding DionysusBy C. D. VarnThe first part of the book is essentially a long essay on the way myth and cult interact. It is important to note that this is a philological book and it can appear pedantic. The thesis in the first section is still crucial to pre-Christian religious studies today; but some of the polemics against other thinkers within it are quite dated.The second part of the book covers the historical development of both the Dionysus myth and cult. Otto unravels several popular and scholarly misreadings of the Dionysus myth. You may want a Attic/Koine Greek lexicon and alphabet guide near you if you feel so inclined; but most untranslated words can be figured by context with few exceptions.I well also note that this is an excellent translation from the German; Robert B. Palmer's introduction is very helpful in contextualized this work in the history of Philology and religious studies.1 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Great quality item.By moriah WilliamsI'm sure it is a fabulous book if you're fluent in nineteenth century English and big words. I'm still reading it but it's taking me forever...the quality of the book I received is awesome though.
