Mose und Jesus, die großen Befreier
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David Jaffins Prosa – Kurzgeschichten, Anekdoten, Gleichnisse, Bilder – ist geprägt vom Blick auf das Eigentliche und durchdrungen von der geheimnisvollen Gegenwart Gottes.
Von den Gemälden Caspar David Friedrichs (1774–1840) geht seit zweihundert Jahren eine eigentümliche Faszination aus. Für David Jaffin, Theologe mit einem kunsthistorischen Hintergrund, liegt der Schlüssel zum Zugang zu seiner Kunst im tiefen christlichen Glauben des Malers. Dieser Band enthält kurze Meditationen und Betrachtungen zu zwanzig Bildern von Caspar David Friedrich. Sie laden dazu ein, tiefer und weiter zu sehen.
„Mein Glaube – meine Welt“ ist David Jaffins Zusammenfassung der zentralen Fragen seines Lebens, bedenkens- und lesenswert für alle, die an Grundfragen des Glaubens interessiert sind und seine Gedankenanstöße zu Themen wie „Menschenkenntnis, moderne Psychologie und die Bibel“ oder „Zeit, Vergänglichkeit, Ewigkeit" aufnehmen wollen.
David Jaffin is the world's busiest poet.As the title suggests, this volume was written in the days running up to the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, and engages with the author's life, meditations, thoughts about art, literature, friends and God during the run-up to day when troops crossed the border.Poetry
The book features insightful commentary on David Jaffin's contributions, highlighting his unique perspectives and the impact of his work. It includes critical analysis and reflections from various commentators, showcasing the depth and breadth of Jaffin's influence in his field. The discussions explore themes, methodologies, and the significance of his ideas, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of his contributions to contemporary thought.
The book presents a collection of concise and thought-provoking essays that explore philosophical themes through a unique lens. With a focus on clarity and brevity, each piece invites readers to reflect on complex ideas in an accessible manner. The writing style is characterized by its crispness, making profound concepts easily digestible. This engaging approach encourages deep contemplation while remaining succinct, appealing to both casual readers and those seeking intellectual stimulation.
"The world's most prolific poet? Retirement agrees with David Jaffin, as he presents another volume of his trademark short lyrics."--Provided by publisher.
Poetry. Proving once again that he is perhaps the world's busiest poet, now that he is in retirement, David Jaffin offers here his first collection of short lyric poems for 2020. There are many more to come.