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History of Paradise: The GARDEN of EDEN in MYTH and TRADITION Jean Delumeau New edition
History of Paradise: The GARDEN of EDEN in MYTH and TRADITION
Jean Delumeau
With erudition and wit, this title explores the medieval conviction that paradise existed in a precise although unreachable earthly location. Delving into the writings of dozens of medieval and Renaissance thinkers, from Augustine to Dante, it presents a luminous study of the meaning of Original Sin and the human yearning for paradise.
288 pages, Illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | April 20, 2000 |
| ISBN13 | 9780252068805 |
| Publishers | University of Illinois Press |
| Pages | 288 |
| Dimensions | 152 × 231 × 25 mm · 428 g |
| Language | English French |
| Translator | O'connell, Matthew J. |
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