The Portal Of Beauty

A famous Italian theologian's eloquent reflections on beauty and God. / "Beauty is an event: it happens when the Whole, the All, offers itself to us in the fragment, when the Infinite makes itself little." This is how Bruno Forte describes the long-held Christian tradition that sees God as the source of all beauty. In The Portal of Beauty Forte examines the deep, though not always obvious, contribution of theological thought from the minds of such luminaries as Augustine, Aquinas, Kierkegaard, Dostoevsky, Balthasar, and Evdokimov to our understanding and experience of beauty. / The Portal of Beauty is an erudite, moving, and deeply-felt study by the most famous Italian theologian in Italy on the nature of beauty and how it can lead us to a greater understanding of and communion with the divine.

'SHOW IT BEAUTY' is an art book with an intriguing twist. Beyond the vibrant digital collage artworks that fill its pages, the book invites readers into a unique collaboration with artificial intelligence. Through probing questions and insightful dialogues, the author engages the AI in a conversation that explores the subjective nature of beauty, perception, and understanding. The AI serves as both a guide and a student, learning from the author's artistic expressions and offering its unique perspective. It's a shared exploration that challenges traditional boundaries and invites readers to ponder the capabilities of artificial intelligence in grasping human emotions and aesthetics. The author's dual role as artist and writer adds depth to this engaging journey, where technology meets creativity, and questions become gateways to reflection. 'SHOW IT BEAUTY' is about finding connections, questioning perceptions, and celebrating art in all its forms. Join the author in a book that inspires, entertains, and offers a fresh and exciting way to engage with art and technology. 'SHOW IT BEAUTY' reflects a passion for exploring the boundaries of art and artificial intelligence, making it a must-read for those curious about the intersection of creativity and technology.

Many people nowadays are confused about the topic of heaven, skeptical about it, or think it beyond description. This book argues that, without venturing into the esoteric or fanciful, we can know more about heaven than we think. Did you know, for instance, that heavenly rest will be exciting and dynamic? That we will be overwhelmed and transformed by the beauty of God? That we will dance with the Trinity, sing with the angels, and enjoy the delightful company of the saints (including the saints we have known and loved on earth)? The book will deal with what we will be doing in the Holy City and in the magnificence of the new creation, and what it means to say that we will feast at the heavenly banquet. If you want answers to these questions, at once inspired by Christian tradition and modern insight, and presented in a fresh and compelling manner, this book is for you. It is written not only for theologians and specialists but also for inquiring Catholics and other Christians seeking to deepen their understanding of life after death. It will serve theology students, seminarians, clergy, religious educators, and parish study groups. Readers willing to invest time and energy in the book will find their view of heaven deepened and expanded.

A spiritual travel memoir showing how the life of God can be found in the most unlikely places. From slum priests quietly bringing hope in the favelas of Brazil to the impact of a child’s death on a whole community, Laurence Freeman movingly reveals how the sacred strains to find expression in every life, every place, every day.

Start reading this free Beauty and the Beast retelling novel now! A beastly prince. An enchanting beauty. Only love can break the spell. Once upon a time... The wicked King Thorn forced the enchantress Zuleika to cast a terrible curse. She fled his court to travel the world, helping those who need her magic most. Until a search for her merchant father's lost ships leads her to an enchanted island, where Prince Vardan, the island's ruler, is afflicted by the most powerful curse Zuleika has ever encountered. She's not sure she can reverse the spell, but she's determined to try. After all, a prince who fights pirates can't be all bad...no matter how beastly his appearance. Together, can the enchanting beauty and the beastly prince break the spell? Download this free steamy medieval fairytale retelling book now and start reading the whole series. Romance a Medieval Fairytale series: Each book is a standalone, so they can be read in any order: Enchant: Beauty and the Beast Retold Dance: Cinderella Retold Fly: Goose Girl Retold Revel: Twelve Dancing Princesses Retold Silence: Little Mermaid Retold Awaken: Sleeping Beauty Retold Embellish: Brave Little Tailor Retold Appease: Princess and the Pea Retold Blow: Three Little Pigs Retold Return: Hansel and Gretel Retold Wish: Aladdin Retold Melt: Snow Queen Retold Spin: Rumpelstiltskin Retold Kiss: Frog Prince Retold Hunt: Red Riding Hood Retold Reflect: Snow White Retold Roar: Goldilocks Retold Cobble: Elves and the Shoemaker Retold Float: Enchanted Horse Retold Steal: Forty Thieves Retold Call: Pied Piper Retold Feather: Swan Maidens Retold Curse: Rose Red Retold Fans of the following authors will enjoy reading these steamy medieval fairytale romances: Lindsay Buroker Neil Gaiman Skye MacKinnon Kiera Cass Amanda Hocking Sarah J Maas Crescent City A Court of Thorns and Roses Throne of Glass Lidiya Foxglove Anne McCaffrey Tamsin Ley Cruel Prince Holly Black Juliet Marillier Kylie Chan Leigh Bardugo Laura Thalassa Elise Kova Married to Magic Deal with the Elf King Cassandra Clare George RR Martin Kathryn Le Veque Andrzej Sapkowski Gild Raven Kennedy Keywords: adult fairytale retelling, beauty and the beast, cinderella, fairy godmother, witches paranormal romance, classic tale, mythology and folktales, medieval historical romance, adult fantasy, Norse romance, Viking romance, royal romance, fairytale romance, free fairytale retelling, free fantasy romance, Keywords: romance books free, free ebooks, free romance books full novel, free romance, free romance books full novel standalone, free romance books to read and download, romantic novels, free books to read and download, free fantasy books, free fantasy ebooks, fairy tale books free, beauty and the beast free books, fantasy free books, fantasy romance books free, fairy tales free

This significant collection of essays examines the cultural, literary, philosophical and historical representation of beauty in British, Irish and American literature. Contributors use the works of Charles Dickens, T S Eliot, W H Auden and Stephen Spender among others to explore the role of beauty and its wider implications in art and society.

Revelation & Convergence brings together professors of literature, theology, and history to help both critics and readers better understand Flannery O’Connor’s religious imagination.