John Henderson Bücher

In der Renaissance sind die italienischen Hospitäler ein Meilenstein auf dem Weg zur Medikalisierung und zur Modernisierung der Medizin. Während mittelalterlichen Hospitälern in der Medizingeschichte ein eher schlechter Ruf anhaftet, bieten die Renaissance-Hospitäler erstmals eine professionelle Betreuung für die Patienten auf dem aktuellen medizinischen Wissensstand. Sie spielen als städtische Einrichtungen zugleich auch eine lebenswichtige Rolle in der Gesunderhaltung der Stadt. Und nicht zuletzt entspricht ihre bellezza dem zeitgenössischen Architekturprinzip der Beziehungen zwischen Schönheit und Funktion. Auf diese Weise verbindet das Renaissance-Hospital die Heilung des Körpers mit dem Heil für die Seele. Das Hospital ist somit emblematisch für einige der kulturellen, politischen und sozio-ökonomischen Entwicklungen und Errungenschaften der Florentiner Renaissance, und die Beschäftigung damit ist gleichermaßen bedeutsam für die Historiografie wie für die Medizingeschichte. John Hendersons grundlegende Studie bietet ein neues, dynamisches und multidisziplinäres Modell für die Untersuchung des Hospitals als eines Mikrokosmos der Stadt selber.

Why Are Foxes on the Cover of this Premartial Guide? Because every marriage has "foxes" lurking inside it! We all have idols and selfish appetites-and, like the foxes in Solomon's vineyard, they can cause untold destruction and heartache. In fact, how seriously a couple takes their own foxes will influence whether their marriage blooms and glorifies God, or is a shallow and pale imitation of the real thing. In this workbook for both individuals and groups, biblical counselor John Henderson stimulates meaningful conversation and prayer between engaged couples. The book's interactive format provides couples with a foundation for understanding what marriage is really about, becoming a godly husband or wife, and understanding conflict and resolving it biblically. Sit down together, ask a married couple to come alongside you, and get ready to chase the foxes out of your relationship. Book jacket.

This is the first wide-ranging collection of articles on the history of hospitals in the Mediterranean, northern Europe, and the Americas for over seventeen years. It brings together fully revised and expanded versions of papers from the first two conferences (1999 University of East Anglia, Norwich; 2001 Verona University) sponsored by the International Network for the History of Hospitals. The collection shows the vigour and variety of the latest scholarly research on these complex institutions. The sixteen contributions present a nuanced approach to the impact of hospitals on society over a very long time period and an exceptional geographical range.

Exploring Seneca's letters reveals the contrasting lives represented by Roman villas, from his aging residence to a recent Epicurean paradise, highlighting the allure of escape from Nero's Rome. Seneca’s visits to these sites offer a philosophical lens, blending self-criticism and parody while challenging Greek influences. His reflections on morality, ethics, and the significance of cultural tradition provide a rich commentary on Latin literature, emphasizing the transformative power of metaphor and critical thought within a Roman context.

St Isidore of Seville's Etymologiae serves as a comprehensive thesaurus of Latin vocabulary, providing etymologies that blend accepted and imaginative interpretations. This influential medieval text is systematically organized and traditionally used as a reference. Professor Henderson offers a complete reading of all twenty books, revealing the educational journey through the cultural perspectives of Jewish, Graeco-Roman, and Christian traditions. The book includes translations of all Latin content, including etymologies, making it accessible to modern readers.

The book explores the contrast between the militaristic culture of classical Rome and the prevalence of civil war in its history. It delves into how the ideals of military strength and conquest were often undermined by internal conflicts, shaping the political and social landscape of Rome. Through this examination, the author sheds light on the complexities of Roman identity and the implications of a society torn between valor and division.

'The book is part of a series of introductory studies intended to bring the latest developments in art history to students and general readers. But it offers something new to the specialist reader too [...] the quantity of illustrations is impressive for such a slim and inexpensive book ...Classical Art is illuminating, playful, provocative, and often (literally) iconoclastic' -Times Higher Education Supplement

The book aims to challenge and dismantle deeply ingrained beliefs and perceptions held by readers about the world. It draws inspiration from Gurdjieff's philosophy, emphasizing a transformative journey that encourages critical self-reflection and a reevaluation of established views. Through provocative insights, it seeks to provoke a profound shift in understanding, urging readers to confront their assumptions and embrace a new perspective on existence.

A vivid recreation of how the governors and governed of early seventeenth- century Florence confronted, suffered, and survived a major epidemic of plague

The book delves into the primary models of memory and explores diverse methodologies for studying this complex cognitive function. It examines theories surrounding forgetting and highlights practical applications derived from memory research, providing insights into how these concepts can be utilized in real-world scenarios.