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Art And Religion In Eighteenth~Century Europe: Book Review, Karen Bryant Jan 2011

Art And Religion In Eighteenth~Century Europe: Book Review, Karen Bryant

Religion in the Age of Enlightenment

With publications such as The French Revolution 1789-1804: Liberty, Authority and the Search for Stability (Palgrave, 2004), Christianity in Revolutionary Europe, 1760-1830 (Cambridge University Press, 2002), Anticlericalism in Britain from the Reformation to the First World War (Sutton, 2000), Religion and Revolution in France, 1780-1804 (Macmillan, 2000), and now Art and Religion in Eighteenth-Century Europe (2009, Reaktion), Nigel Aston has established himself as an erudite sleuth bent on uncovering in meticulous detail those subjects within eighteenth-century religious scholarship that hitherto have been either ignored or given short shrift. Aston does not disappoint with his latest book in which he …


Bodies Of Thought: Science, Religion, And The Soul In The Early Enlightenment: Book Review, Robin Runia Jan 2011

Bodies Of Thought: Science, Religion, And The Soul In The Early Enlightenment: Book Review, Robin Runia

Religion in the Age of Enlightenment

Of what does the soul consist? What is the relationship of the soul to the body? What are the implications of the soul's materiality or immateriality for its immortality? Ann Thomson's meticulous examination of these questions and the answers posed by early Enlightenment thinkers sets out to show how previous critical labels have failed to adequately reflect the complexity of the period's debates about the soul.


The Routledge Companion To Children's Literature, Edited By David Rudd. Reviewed By Ernest Davis., Ernest Davis Jan 2011

The Routledge Companion To Children's Literature, Edited By David Rudd. Reviewed By Ernest Davis., Ernest Davis

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.


White Ravens, By Owen Sheers. Reviewed By Alana Joli Abbott., Alana Joli Abbott Dec 2010

White Ravens, By Owen Sheers. Reviewed By Alana Joli Abbott., Alana Joli Abbott

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.


The Exile: An Outlander Graphic Novel, By Diana Gabaldon, Illus. By Hoang Nguyen. Reviewed By Berni Phillips Bratman., Berni Phillips Bratman Dec 2010

The Exile: An Outlander Graphic Novel, By Diana Gabaldon, Illus. By Hoang Nguyen. Reviewed By Berni Phillips Bratman., Berni Phillips Bratman

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.


The Fat Man: A Tale Of North Pole Noir, By Ken Harmon. Reviewed By Edith L. Crowe., Edith L. Crowe Dec 2010

The Fat Man: A Tale Of North Pole Noir, By Ken Harmon. Reviewed By Edith L. Crowe., Edith L. Crowe

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.


The Name Of The Wind. The Kingkiller Chronicle: Day One, By Patrick Rothfuss. Reviewed By Sue Bridgwater., Sue Bridgwater Dec 2010

The Name Of The Wind. The Kingkiller Chronicle: Day One, By Patrick Rothfuss. Reviewed By Sue Bridgwater., Sue Bridgwater

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.


Swords And Dark Magic: The New Sword And Sorcery, Edited By Jonathan Strahan And Lou Anders. Reviewed By Ryder W. Miller., Ryder W. Miller Dec 2010

Swords And Dark Magic: The New Sword And Sorcery, Edited By Jonathan Strahan And Lou Anders. Reviewed By Ryder W. Miller., Ryder W. Miller

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.


Double Cross, By Carolyn Crane. Reviewed By Berni Phillips Bratman., Berni Phillips Bratman Dec 2010

Double Cross, By Carolyn Crane. Reviewed By Berni Phillips Bratman., Berni Phillips Bratman

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.


Strandloper, By Alan Garner. Reviewed By Jason Fisher., Jason Fisher Oct 2010

Strandloper, By Alan Garner. Reviewed By Jason Fisher., Jason Fisher

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.


Souls In Silicon, By Jeff Duntemann. Reviewed By Alana Joli Abbott., Alana Joli Abbott Oct 2010

Souls In Silicon, By Jeff Duntemann. Reviewed By Alana Joli Abbott., Alana Joli Abbott

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.


The Heir Of Night, Book One Of The Wall Of Night, By Helen Lowe. Reviewed By Sarah Beach., Sarah Beach Oct 2010

The Heir Of Night, Book One Of The Wall Of Night, By Helen Lowe. Reviewed By Sarah Beach., Sarah Beach

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.


The Warded Man, By Peter V. Brett. Reviewed By Kazia Estrada., Kazia Estrada Sep 2010

The Warded Man, By Peter V. Brett. Reviewed By Kazia Estrada., Kazia Estrada

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.


The Language Construction Kit, By Mark Rosenfelder. Reviewed By Harley J. Sims., Harley J. Sims Sep 2010

The Language Construction Kit, By Mark Rosenfelder. Reviewed By Harley J. Sims., Harley J. Sims

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.


Tolkien, Race And Cultural History: From Fairies To Hobbits, By Dimitra Fimi. Reviewed By Mark T. Hooker., Mark T. Hooker Sep 2010

Tolkien, Race And Cultural History: From Fairies To Hobbits, By Dimitra Fimi. Reviewed By Mark T. Hooker., Mark T. Hooker

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.


Splintered Light: Logos And Language In Tolkien's World, 2nd Ed., By Verlyn Flieger. Reviewed By Douglas C. Kane., Douglas C. Kane Sep 2010

Splintered Light: Logos And Language In Tolkien's World, 2nd Ed., By Verlyn Flieger. Reviewed By Douglas C. Kane., Douglas C. Kane

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.


The Secret Of Kells, Directed By Tomm Moore. Reviewed By David Emerson., David Emerson Sep 2010

The Secret Of Kells, Directed By Tomm Moore. Reviewed By David Emerson., David Emerson

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.


Black & White Ogre Country: The Lost Tales Of Hilary Tolkien, By Hilary Tolkien, Edited By Angela Gardner, Illustrated By Jef Murray. Reviewed By David D. Oberhelman., David D. Oberhelman Sep 2010

Black & White Ogre Country: The Lost Tales Of Hilary Tolkien, By Hilary Tolkien, Edited By Angela Gardner, Illustrated By Jef Murray. Reviewed By David D. Oberhelman., David D. Oberhelman

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.


The Kate Daniels Series, By Ilona Andrews. Reviewed By Berni Phillips Bratman., Berni Phillips Bratman Aug 2010

The Kate Daniels Series, By Ilona Andrews. Reviewed By Berni Phillips Bratman., Berni Phillips Bratman

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.


Middle-Earth Minstrel: Essays On Music In Tolkien, Edited By Bradford Lee Eden. Reviewed By David Emerson., David Emerson Aug 2010

Middle-Earth Minstrel: Essays On Music In Tolkien, Edited By Bradford Lee Eden. Reviewed By David Emerson., David Emerson

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.


Revealers, By Amanda Marrone. Reviewed By Alana Joli Abbott., Alana Joli Abbott Aug 2010

Revealers, By Amanda Marrone. Reviewed By Alana Joli Abbott., Alana Joli Abbott

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.


Interrupted Music: The Making Of Tolkien's Mythology, By Verlyn Flieger. Reviewed By Douglas C. Kane., Douglas C. Kane Jun 2010

Interrupted Music: The Making Of Tolkien's Mythology, By Verlyn Flieger. Reviewed By Douglas C. Kane., Douglas C. Kane

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.


The Manual Of Detection, By Jedediah Berry. Reviewed By David Emerson., David Emerson Jun 2010

The Manual Of Detection, By Jedediah Berry. Reviewed By David Emerson., David Emerson

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.


The Mythological Dimensions Of Doctor Who, Edited By Anthony Burdge, Jessica Burke, And Kristine Larsen. Reviewed By Hugh H. Davis., Hugh H. Davis Jun 2010

The Mythological Dimensions Of Doctor Who, Edited By Anthony Burdge, Jessica Burke, And Kristine Larsen. Reviewed By Hugh H. Davis., Hugh H. Davis

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.


The Twelve Kingdoms, Volume 4: Skies Of Dawn, By Fuyumi Ono. Reviewed By Daniel Baird., Daniel Baird Jun 2010

The Twelve Kingdoms, Volume 4: Skies Of Dawn, By Fuyumi Ono. Reviewed By Daniel Baird., Daniel Baird

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.


Inkheart, Directed By Iain Softley. Reviewed By Lynn Maudlin., Lynn Maudlin May 2010

Inkheart, Directed By Iain Softley. Reviewed By Lynn Maudlin., Lynn Maudlin

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.


C.S. Lewis On The Final Frontier: Science And The Supernatural In The Space Trilogy, By Sanford Schwartz. Reviewed By Ryder W. Miller., Ryder W. Miller May 2010

C.S. Lewis On The Final Frontier: Science And The Supernatural In The Space Trilogy, By Sanford Schwartz. Reviewed By Ryder W. Miller., Ryder W. Miller

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.


Tolkien And Shakespeare: Essays On Shared Themes And Language, Edited By Janet Brennan Croft. Reviewed By Merlin Detardo., Merlin Detardo Apr 2010

Tolkien And Shakespeare: Essays On Shared Themes And Language, Edited By Janet Brennan Croft. Reviewed By Merlin Detardo., Merlin Detardo

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.


The Wind In The Willows, By Kenneth Grahame, Edited By Annie Gauger And Edited By Seth Lerer. Reviewed By David Bratman., David Bratman Apr 2010

The Wind In The Willows, By Kenneth Grahame, Edited By Annie Gauger And Edited By Seth Lerer. Reviewed By David Bratman., David Bratman

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.


Avatar, Directed By James Cameron. Reviewed By Diane Joy Baker., Diane Joy Baker Apr 2010

Avatar, Directed By James Cameron. Reviewed By Diane Joy Baker., Diane Joy Baker

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.