The persistence of the sacred in modern thought
Book • 2012
In 'The Persistence of the Sacred in Modern Thought', Nathan Jacobs explores the enduring presence and influence of sacred ideas and concepts within modern intellectual and cultural discourse.
The book examines how the sacred manifests itself in various forms, including art, literature, philosophy, and social movements.
Jacobs analyzes the ways in which modern thinkers engage with and reinterpret traditional religious and spiritual themes.
He also investigates the relationship between the sacred and secular, highlighting the ways in which they often intertwine and inform each other.
The book contributes to the broader discussion on the role of religion and spirituality in contemporary society.
The book examines how the sacred manifests itself in various forms, including art, literature, philosophy, and social movements.
Jacobs analyzes the ways in which modern thinkers engage with and reinterpret traditional religious and spiritual themes.
He also investigates the relationship between the sacred and secular, highlighting the ways in which they often intertwine and inform each other.
The book contributes to the broader discussion on the role of religion and spirituality in contemporary society.
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