The Quest for a Common Humanity
Author | : Katell Berthelot |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 389 |
Release | : 2011-04-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004201651 |
ISBN-13 | : 9004201653 |
Rating | : 4/5 (51 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Quest for a Common Humanity written by Katell Berthelot and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2011-04-11 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume explores the development of the idea of a common humanity for all human beings from Antiquity to the present time focussing on the "other" as "neighbour, enemy, and infidel", on the interpretation of the Biblical story of Abraham ́s sacrifice and on ancient and modern ethical and legal implications of the concept of human dignity.