Tag Archives: Girolamo da Treviso

rambam: mono( theism) in surround sound

Accusations of prophecy both true and false, fly fast and furious. The jabbing and sparring, the parrying of the opponent in preparation for the great revelation from some ultimate message, messianic of sorts, which will reveal for once and for … Continue reading

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royal terribilita

The queen of England, Elizabeth II may have the greatest private art collection in the world. It’s a collection that reflects the taste of English monarchs through the centuries.But in the beginning, it could be called humble origins, even for … Continue reading

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trampling on the idea of progress

Is history without meaning, without power and without hope ? … …Even if professionals hold up their hands in horror at the idea of drawing lessons from history, others, far less capable, do not. Toynbee had no hesitation in trampling … Continue reading

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