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Le Christianisme post-réductionniste: un chemin hors de la crise de sens — 7. Conclusion

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Le Christianisme post-réductionniste: un chemin hors de la crise de sens — 7. Conclusion

Dans cette article conclusif, je réponds à l'objection la plus forte que l'on peut formuler contre le Christianisme, c'est-à-dire le problème du mal. À cette fin, j'utilise le livre de David Bentley Hart "The Doors of the Sea".

Jean-Philippe Marceau

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Nov 29, 2023

Green Men in the Church: The Old Lore of the Green Man

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Green Men in the Church: The Old Lore of the Green Man

Over the years, I've been captivated by the enigmatic presence of the “Green Man" in the medieval churches of the UK. For those unacquainted with this mysterious figure, the Green Man has long figured within pagan symbolism, serving as a symbol of cyclical time. Within the lore surrounding the Green Man, you typically encounter the notion of an archetypal, pre-Christian, wild nature deity....

Is the Holy Grail Made of an Emerald from Lucifer’s Brow?: A Scholarly Quest

Many legends exist about the origins of the Holy Grail. One of the most widespread today — among symbolists and non-academic circles — claims that the Grail was fashioned from an emerald that fell from Lucifer’s brow after he was cast out of heaven. The usual source that is cited by those who mention this legend is Parzifal by Wolfram von Eschenbach (13th c.). However...