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In the ominous arcades of Constantinople, where the grandeur of the Ottoman Empire concealed both beauty and shadows, Anna's fate was forever altered by the relentless forces of power. "Anna - Three Years as a Caucasian Slave in the Ottoman Empire" reveals the daunting tale of resilience and daring escape in a city of stark contrasts. Constantinople, a nexus of culture and opulence during the Ottoman zenith, boasted breathtaking architecture a...

Today we very often hear the words that everything in this world is invented by man or depends on man. Many phenomena of this world are considered subjective and dependent on our personal interpretation. What is more, it is claimed that even the very concept of nature is wrong and that, in fact, there is no nature! Everything, such people say, is "a social and cultural construction." Nature as such is dismissed. The natural order, the order in...

Bartolommeo de las Casas and the Encomienda System The Encomienda System was a labor system that was established by the Spanish in the 16th century in the Americas. It was a system that allowed Spanish colonizers to use Native Americans as laborers in exchange for protection and religious instruction. Bartolommeo de las Casas was a Spanish priest who was one of the first to speak out against the Encomienda System. In this essay, we will expl...

The third installment of the Furnace trilogy is complete with Culmination! This sci-fi novel is geared towards young adults and crafted to assist them in making deontological decisions that will impact the course of their life!

Furnace 2- Malice, is the second book in the trilogy of sci-fi novels with the intentions of helping young adults to make moral decisions. This novel is intended to usher the reader through moral situations and delineate their teleological significance and import.

It may be asked whether the present book is of theological nature. The very fact that the problem of God's Beauty will be discussed indicates a Christian standpoint. The onus and scope of this book is focused upon the human experience of beauty, thereby trying to build on the reflections of this experience. The idea of God's Beauty will reinforce the assumption that beauty is of an objective nature and that it exists autonomously, whether...

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Our understanding of God is as God standing far above our feelings, experiences and thoughts. God cannot resemble man because He is powerful, omniscient, perfect. It is quite logical to think of Him as standing unaffected by and far from all our weaknesses and shortcomings. The Christian understanding of God differs diametrically from the ancient Greek account of the Olympian gods. These gods were seen as full of human emotions and passions. T...

Globalization comes with new challenges and new opportunities for humankind as a whole. Many people still believe that globalization provides us with many opportunities- to find information quickly through the Internet, to communicate with people around the globe, to travel easily and fast, and to take advantage of the open borders. However, as we showed in the present work, the anger and anxiety concerning globalization are growing becau...

God is the absolute ideal because He is perfect by definition. We should adore only Him since everything else is transitory. By creating idols, we are moving away from God. Actually, we try to replace Him, the Absolute, with something which is finite and visible. But why we do that? The reasons are three: 1. In an epistemological sense, our intellect is subordinated to our sensual nature, i.e., we perceive the world as a source of sensual...

Can we rely on Christianity to solve various problems arising from earthly existence? Can we create a "Christian economy"? It seems that this is a contemporary utopia. Christianity is mostly concerned with morality. We must strive for good. And the economy is a realm that does not deserve special research on the part of theologians. And yet, Christianity takes a definite stand on some economic theories. It is strictly opposed to socialism ...

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The Mystic of Siena, " a fitting title for a book about St. Catherine, promises to unveil the layers of this extraordinary woman's life. Her mystical encounters, her theological insights, and her indomitable spirit continue to inspire generations of believers and seekers alike. As we delve into the chapters of Catherine's life, we embark on a journey of spiritual discovery, one that reminds us of the transformative power of faith and the e...

In the vibrant heart of Renaissance Italy, in the late 15th century, a unique and pivotal moment in art history unfolded. Ludovico Sforza, the Duke of Milan, found himself captivated by the genius of the era, a man who would later be celebrated as one of the greatest artists of all time. He was a genius who walked among men. His name was Leonardo da Vinci, a polymath whose talents knew no bounds. He was a painter, a scientist, an inventor, and...

The symphony of a thunderstorm is nature's reminder that even in the midst of darkness, there is a power that can cleanse and renew! When a group of wealthy priests are imprisoned at Mount Saint Michel during the French Revolution, they must confront their own hypocrisy and rediscover the true essence of their vows, leading to a journey of redemption and self-discovery. The French Revolution marked a significant period of social, political, ...

This work is a collection of forty-eight articles articulating the objectivity of natural law in an effort to amass a theodicy of Biblical proportions. Here is a portion of the contents: CHAPTER ONE - PAGE 3 ST JUSTIN MARTYR AND LOGOS CHAPTER TWO - PAGE 4 SAINT BONAVENTURE'S THEOLOGY AND THE INTERPLAY OF NATURAL LAW (LOGOS) AND LITURGY CHAPTER THREE - PAGE 7 VON BALTHASAR'S THEOLOGY OF BEAUTY, NATURAL LAW (LOGOS), AND LITURGY CHAPTER FOUR ...

John Hunyadi - Casting a Light in Darkness" immerses readers in the gripping tale of a Hungarian nobleman who emerges as a heroic figure during the riotous events of the 15th century. Set against the backdrop of a Europe on the verge of conquest by the Ottoman Empire, the narrative follows John Hunyadi's inspiring journey as he leads a small army of Christian soldiers against overwhelming odds in the Battle of Belgrade in 1456. Born into t...

The Little Way approach to counseling is a profoundly inspired and unique methodology deeply rooted in the teachings and spirituality of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, affectionately known as the Little Flower. This cherished counseling method embodies the principles that Saint Thérèse ardently advocated in her own life: simplicity, humility, and childlike trust. It is a guiding light, a gentle hand that points towards the extraordinary hidden with...

The dawn of the French Revolution brought forth a cataclysmic storm that raged across the nation, shaking its foundations to their core. What most people didn't realize, and still don't realize until this day, is the fact that there were regions in France that were not all too pleased with the fact that the French Revolution effectively brought an end to the Ancien Régime, which was what the 'powers that be' were called in France at the ti...

This book was written form a Christian perspective, and meant to be a guide to therapists who work with people who have lost one or more of their loved one though a traumatic and/or tragic event. Inspired by the true events depicted by the documentary movie "Wings of Hope, " "Butterfly Stages of Grief" is a gripping and emotionally charged account of how the sole survivor of a tragic event such as an airplane crash would deal with a tragedy of...