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Dictionnaire des superstitions et des croyances. Petite histoire des superstitions French Edition Jun 24, The houses, it seems, did not differ much from those cubes of stone, without exterior or interior elegance, which still cover the richest parts of the Lebanon, and which, surrounded with vines and fig-trees, are still very agreeable.
Even in our times Nazareth is still a delightful abode, the only place, perhaps, in Palestine in which the mind feels itself relieved from the burden which oppresses it in this unequalled desolation. It also shows that this single aspect of harmony with nature was the source of his transfiguration and divinity:. A beautiful external nature tended to produce a much less austere spirit -- a spirit less sharply monotheistic, if I may use the expression -- which imprinted a charming and idyllic character on all the dreams of Galilee.
The saddest country in the world is perhaps the region round about Jerusalem.
Galilee, on the contrary, was a very green, shady, smiling district, the true home of the Song of Songs, and the songs of the well-beloved. During the two months of March and April the country forms a carpet of flowers of an incomparable variety of colors.
The animals are small and extremely gentle -- delicate and lively turtle-doves, blue-birds so light that they rest on a blade of grass without bending it, crested larks which venture almost under the feet of the traveller, little river tortoises with mild and lively eyes, storks with grave and modest mien, which, laying aside all timidity, allow man to come quite near them, and seem almost to invite his approach.
In no country in the world do the mountains spread themselves out with more harmony or inspire higher thoughts. Jesus seems to have had a peculiar love for them. The most important acts of his divine career took place upon the mountains.
The saddest country in the world is perhaps the region round about Jerusalem. His intention of visiting the Holy land had already been stimulated. La vogue du tourisme: Dairine Ni Cheallaigh, whose guidance, orientation, resources, e Accordingly, if you are not sure whether material infringes your copyright, we suggest that you first contact an attorney. Adresse email visible uniquement par l'auteur du blog. This form does not constitute legal advice and nothing that you read or are provided on this web site should be used as a substitute for the advice of competent legal counsel.
Not only can Galilee be drawn with so accurate details, but also as a map with the names of places surrounding it. After all, he is a historian who appreciates details and analyzes them to arrive to conclusions on what really happened or what even did not happen, what is probable and what is plausible. Renan could not but contrast the Holy Land to his home country in an attempt to arrive at a better understanding of this attachment with Galilee:.
Jesus lived and grew amid these enchanting scenes.
This contented and easily satisfied life was not like the gross materialism of our peasantry, the coarse pleasures of agricultural Normandy, or the heavy mirth of the Flemish. It spiritualized itself in ethereal dreams -- in a kind of poetic mysticism, blending heaven and earth The Life of Jesus , IV, The reader accompanies Moore in the Holy Land and is mesmerized:.
All this is perceived through the senses of Joseph of Arimathea, on his errand to meet Jesus:. A great lantern, Joseph said.
That God holds in his hands, Azariah answered […] the hills clothed in moving light and shade so beautiful that the appeal to come away to the woods and fields continued in their hearts The Brook Kerith , Like Renan, he depends on this visualization of details that abide in his memory exactly as he experienced them.
His major belief is demonstrated by depicting Jesus as a man and not as the Son of God, rescinding Jesus from any miraculous attribute. His verification of such a conclusion lies in belief that the life of Jesus should be written like the life of any historical person Wiseman, Whatever revolution takes place will not prevent us attaching ourselves in religion to the grand intellectual and moral line at the head of which shines the name of Jesus.
He believed that by humanizing Jesus he was restoring to him a greater dignity Chadbourne, At the end of the book, it is suggested that Jesus joins the Buddhists in India. I'd like to read this book on Kindle Don't have a Kindle? Share your thoughts with other customers.
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