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Roman Passions: A History of Pleasure in Imperial Rome
Author(s): Ray Laurence (Author)
- Publisher: Continuum
- Publication Date: 30 Sept. 2010
- Language: English
- Print length: 256 pages
- ISBN-10: 1441134859
- ISBN-13: 9781441134851
Book Description
This beautiful gift book contains over 200 selections from the wisdom of several of Father Keating’s most popular and significant works, including the best selling ‘Open Mind, Open Heart’.
Editorial Reviews
Review
‘It is all here: emperors’ luxurious lifestyles, magnificent urban architecture, grand country villas, baths, sex, food, drink, the theatre, games (especially violent ones) and collecting and displaying rarities… Commendably detailed.’ –BBC History Magazine
“It is all here: emperors’ luxurious lifestyles, magnificent urban architecture, grand country villas, baths, sex, food, drink, the theatre, games (especially violent ones) and collecting and displaying rarities … Commendably detailed.”
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‘A detailed exposition of the world of late Roman culture.’ –Times Higher Education
About the Author
Father Thomas Keating is known throughout the world as an exponent, teacher, and writer on contemplative prayer. A Cistercian (Trappist) monk of St. Benedict’s Monastery, Snowmass, Colorado, he is a founder of the Centering Prayer Movement and of Contemplative Outreach. He is the author of numerous books, particularly of the trilogy Open Mind, Open Heart; Invitation to Love; and The Mystery of Christ. Among his most recent books is The Daily Reader for Contemplative Living, compiled by S. Stephanie Iachetta.’
