Put the world today into context by learning about the past with this brief; best-selling Western Civilization text; which has helped thousands of students succeed in the course. Jackson Spielvogel's engaging style of writing weaves the political; economic; social; religious; intellectual; cultural; and military aspects of history into a gripping story that is as memorable as it is instructive. Learning and study tools include maps; illustrated chapter summaries; timelines; study questions; and key terms. Also available is MindTap for WESTERN CIVILIZATION: A BRIEF HISTORY; 9th EDITION; an online digital learning experience that combines readings and interactive activities into a learning path that guides you through the course. The textbook is available in the following split options: WESTERN CIVILIZATION: A BRIEF HISTORY; 9th EDITION COMPLETE; VOLUME I: TO 1715; and VOLUME II: SINCE 1500.
Paul Carus 2012-04-16Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.69 x 1.05 x 7.44l; 2.03 #File Name: 1286021847522 pagesThe History Of The Devil And The Idea Of Evil From The Earliest Times To The Present Day
Review
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. A civilization and millennia spanning explorationBy HeatherCC09This fascinating and worthy addition to the history of religion was originally published in 1900. In its pages; Mr. Carus traces the historical development of the concept of the existence of a demonic being from antiquity forward. How each civilization or belief system created their arch enemy; and how that creation influenced their concept of evil is quite fascinating.One weakness; of course; is a result of its original year of publication. Because it was written at the tail end of the 19th century; it is; of necessity; silent on further developments in the subject matter covered. Still it is a worthwhile read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A lot of baked great thinkers along the way of the 2 millennia had ...By Kindle CustomerI have been reading very ancient legends from before Bible. The Bible stories have a very different illumination when these are all put together. Genesis is far more consistent with science than we have been taught. A lot of baked great thinkers along the way of the 2 millennia had it right. Others that baked them were not. You learn a lot more by listening. Yes there were well baked nuts as well.. We live with those today well enough. They teach what not to listen to and then you go on.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Giving the Devil a fair trialBy nostalgic-manThis was an excellent analogy of good evil. I enjoyed the simplicity of his description of the Devil God serving on the same team. Beautifully explained how one can't perform without the other. This is a great book for those who have been searching for the existence of the Devil; and why he's allowed to remain in existence.
