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Elitism and the Approach to God - (Brill's Studies in Intellectual History) by  Robin Raybould (Hardcover) - 1 of 1

Elitism and the Approach to God - (Brill's Studies in Intellectual History) by Robin Raybould (Hardcover)

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  • Elitism and the Approach to God investigates a historical and cultural dichotomy in European history which has not hitherto been satisfactorily explained.
  • Author(s): Robin Raybould
  • 248 Pages
  • History, General
  • Series Name: Brill's Studies in Intellectual History

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"Elitism" examines the paradox that one tradition of philosophers and theologians throughout European history insisted that the nature of the Divine should not be revealed to the ordinary people, in spite of the fact that during the same period the main thrust of Christian teaching was to do exactly that.



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Elitism and the Approach to God investigates a historical and cultural dichotomy in European history which has not hitherto been satisfactorily explained. Why did so many of the most influential "authorities" of the age insist that the nature and mystery of the divine and of God should not be shared with "the vulgar crowd", that is with the ordinary people, although this appears to be the principal purpose of all other religious teaching throughout the period? Robin Raybould gives examples from the works of more than sixty "authorities" who insisted that the mysteries of the divine should remain secret. He then surveys the attempts of other religious and civic leaders, both pagan and Christian, to investigate, understand and by contrast to share their findings on the nature of God. In a final section he attempts to reconcile these opposing views.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.25 Inches (H) x 6.1 Inches (W) x .63 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.16 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 248
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: General
Series Title: Brill's Studies in Intellectual History
Publisher: Brill
Format: Hardcover
Author: Robin Raybould
Language: English
Street Date: July 24, 2025
TCIN: 1007272068
UPC: 9789004504288
Item Number (DPCI): 247-51-0766
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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