Die Erwartung der Endzeit
Vom Ursprung der Apokalypse
Norman Cohn Bücher
12. Januar 1915 – 31. Juli 2007
Dieser jüdische Akademiker und Historiker widmete vierzehn Jahre seiner Lehrtätigkeit und konzentrierte sich auf die komplexen Zusammenhänge zwischen mittelalterlichem und zeitgenössischem Antisemitismus. Seine Forschung befasst sich eingehend mit der Geschichte und Psychologie des Hasses und versucht, fortbestehende Vorurteile und deren Auswirkungen auf die heutige Gesellschaft zu beleuchten. Durch sorgfältige historische Untersuchung und kritische Analyse deckt er die beständigen Stränge der Feindseligkeit auf. Seine Arbeit bietet tiefe Einblicke in die anhaltende Natur gesellschaftlicher Vorurteile.
Betr. u. a. den Berner Prozess von 1934/35 (S. 225-236).
Das neue irdische Paradies
Revolutionärer Millenarismus und mystischer Anarchismus im mittelalterlichen Europa
- 409 Seiten
- 15 Lesestunden
The end of the millennium has always held the world in fear of earthquakes, plague, and the catastrophic destruction of the world. At the dawn of the 21st millennium the world is still experiencing these anxieties, as seen by the onslaught of fantasies of renewal, doomsday predictions, and New Age prophecies.This fascinating book explores the millenarianism that flourished in western Europe between the eleventh and sixteenth centuries. Covering the full range of revolutionary and anarchic sects and movements in medieval Europe, Cohn demonstrates how prophecies of a final struggle between the hosts of Christ and Antichrist melded with the rootless poor's desire to improve their own material conditions, resulting in a flourishing of millenarian fantasies. The only overall study of medieval millenarian movements, The Pursuit of the Millennium offers an excellent interpretation of how, again and again, in situations of anxiety and unrest, traditional beliefs come to serve as vehicles for social aspirations and animosities.
Cosmos, Chaos and the World to Come
- 256 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
The view that good will overcome evil and lead to a perfect world is held by many religions and races. This work investigates the origins of this belief through the world views of Egypt, Mesopotamia and India, through Iranian and Jewish prophets, to early Christian beliefs. schovat popis
In this ground-breaking book, Professor Norman Cohn traces popular beliefs about witches to their origins. He examines the fantasies that inspired the great European witch-hunt of the 16th and 17th centuries when thousands of innocent people were tortured and burned alive.
Sales Out of Service: A Humanistic Approach to Sales and Customer Service Volume 1
- 248 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
The book critiques the outdated sales model that prioritizes manipulation over genuine service, leading to widespread distrust in sales and consumer interactions. It advocates for a transformative approach called "Sales out of Service," which emphasizes honesty, integrity, and relationship-building. Drawing from Norman Cohn's successful experience in growing a $40 million business, the book serves as a practical guide for achieving success in sales without requiring specific educational or personality traits. It promotes hard work and commitment as essential for success in any competitive industry.
