James Cowan Bücher

Ein Jahr vor seinem Krebstod besuchte der australische Schriftsteller James Cowan die Stiftsbibliothek St. Gallen. Er war tief beeindruckt vom Evangelium Longum, der wichtigsten St. Galler Prunkhandschrift aus der Zeit um 900, geschaffen von dem Schreiber Sintram und dem Elfenbeinschnitzer Tuotilo. Die Handschrift und besonders der prunkvolle Einband aus Elfenbein, Gold und Edelsteinen inspirierten Cowan zu Aphorismen über Leben, Krankheit und Tod. Er erlag wenige Tage nach der Vollendung des Werks seinem Krebsleiden. Die Stiftsbibliothek veröffentlicht die Sammlung in der englischen Originalfassung und einer deutschen Übersetzung zur Eröffnung der neuen Ausstellung im Gewölbekeller, wo das Evangelium Longum nun immer zu sehen ist.

The Maori baptism into modern warfare was the landing at Anzac Cove and the battle on Sari Bair. Following the evacuation, the survivors were sent to the Western Front where they took part in most of the major pushes through to the end of the war. James Cowan had an affinity for the Maori and wrote warmly of their achievements as warriors.

Exploring the life of Saint Anthony the Great, a key figure among the Christian Desert Fathers, the narrative follows a modern seeker on a transformative journey to uncover the truths behind the legends. Traveling to Egypt, the seeker connects with a monk at the historic monastery near Anthony's hermitage, who serves as a mentor. This quest delves into the relevance of Anthony's ascetic lifestyle and spiritual insights for contemporary society, blending historical exploration with personal discovery.

Follow the story of Kun-Man-Gur, the Rainbow Serpent as he helped his children the flying foxes when the world was new. How he chased away silly Kinbul the bat and the toadfish Ngar-in-gara because they were so rude to the flying foxes.To this day Kun-Man-Gur the Rainbow Serpent puts the hollow bamboo to his mouth and blows flying foxes all over the earth.

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