Philip Freeman Libros

Telling the story of a man who stood against the overwhelming power of the mighty Roman empire, Hannibal is the biography of a man who, against all odds, dared to change the course of history.

Offers adaptation of classic Greek and Roman myths from Philip Freeman's "Oh My Gods."

Far from dead, jazz is more vital than it's been in decades. These are some of the artists keeping it alive in the twenty-first century.

An authoritative modern portrait of Ireland's patron saint and the letters that revealed intimate information about his belief system and life in Ireland.

In Celtic Spirituality, acclaimed translator and scholar Philip Freeman allows the voices of the Celts to speak once more. Though the Celtic civilization has long disappeared, lingering traces of their spirituality haunt Ireland and the surrounding land. Tantalizing snippets of faded manuscript pages, ancient stone carvings, and spells from the mystery-shrouded Druids have sparked the imagination of generations of modern seekers. Translated from their original languages—Gaulish, Latin, Irish, and Welsh—the passages and stories in Celtic Spirituality are true artifacts of the Celts' vibrant and varied religion from both the pre-Christian and early Christian period. From a ritual of magical inspiration to stories of the ancient gods and adventures of long-forgotten heroes, Freeman has unearthed a stunning collection of Celtic work. The translation is accessible to the modern reader, but maintains the beauty and vibrancy of the original. Celtic Spirituality includes material that has never been translated before, offering a new glimpse into the wisdom and wild magic of the Celts.

Exploring the tragic life of Julian, the final non-Christian emperor of Rome, this narrative delves into his struggles against the rise of Christianity and his efforts to restore traditional Roman values. The author, Philip Freeman, provides an insightful portrayal of Julian's philosophical beliefs and political challenges, highlighting his complex character and the historical context of his reign. Through rich storytelling, the book captures the tensions of a pivotal era in Roman history.

The tragic life of Julian, the last non-Christian emperor of Rome, by award- winning author Philip Freeman

St. Brigid is the earliest and best-known of the female saints of Ireland. In the generation after St. Patrick, she established a monastery for men and women at Kildare which became one of the most powerful and influential centres of the Church in early Ireland. The stories of Brigid's life and deeds survive in several early sources, but the most important are two Latin lives written a century or more after her death. The first was composed by a churchman named Cogitosus and tells of her many miracles of healing and helping the poor. The second source, known as the Vita Prima, continues the tradition with more tales of marvellous deeds and journeys throughout the island. Both Latin sources are a treasure house of information not just about the legends of Brigid but also daily life, the role of women, and the spread of Christianity in Ireland. This book for the first time presents together an English translation of both the Life of Brigid by Cogitosus and the Vita Prima, along with the Latin text of both carefully edited from the best medieval manuscripts. Also included are an introduction, notes, and commentary to help general readers, students, and scholars in reading these fascinating stories of St. Brigid.

Keltská detektivka. Historický dobrodružný román s kriminální zápletkou Kosti svaté Brigity je prvním dílem příběhů z Irska na počátku šestého století, kdy se v Irsku šířilo křesťanství. Vypravěčkou je mladá sestra Deirdre, půvabná a vzdělaná, která putuje po kraji a pátrá po vzácných ostatcích svaté Brigity, které někdo vzal z kostela. I když se jako bard těší velkým výsadám, dostává se do mnoha nebezpečných situací.

Die alten Römer waren zutiefst religiös und ihre Welt war voller Götter – von Jupiter, Minerva und Mars bis hin zu unzähligen lokalen Gottheiten, Hausgöttern und Ahnengeistern. Eine der einflussreichsten römischen Perspektiven auf die Religion kam von einem nicht-religiösen Glaubenssystem, dem Stoizismus. Wie dachten die Stoiker über Religion? In diesem Band stellt Philip Freeman Ciceros Vom Wesen der Götter und Der Traum des Scipio in einer völlig neuen Übersetzung vor – zwei Schriften, die in über 2000 Jahren nicht an Bedeutung verloren haben und von denen Persönlichkeiten wie Thomas von Aquin, Dante oder Thomas Jefferson beeinflusst wurden. Zusammen mit einer informativen Einleitung gibt das Buch einen faszinierenden Einblick in die stoischen Konzepte des Göttlichen. Inklusive des lateinischen Originaltextes in einer zweisprachigen Ausgabe