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The colorful images in this book show that we have more in common than is generally supposed. They are miniature figures well known from BIBLE AND QURAN. Adam, Noah, Moses, Mary and Jesus, and many others revered by Muslims and Christians alike. Surprising to find them rendered here by Muslim artists Islamic art, admired for its non-figurative beauty, sometimes ventures into the figurative sphere, for educational and illustrative purposes. Tucked discreetly into books, rather than proudly displayed in mosques, they are now buried in the cellars of mainly Western museums. Reason enough to...

ON MELANCHOLY the classic essay on creativity and mood swing by Aristotle, now in an accessible standalone version Relevant for artists and creative writers, students in philosophy and the classics, lovers of Greek tragedy and anyone dealing with mood swing. With the explanations by philosopher Marlies ter Borg Aristotle's staccato statements gain in depth and meaning. ON MELANCHOLY answers the famous question: 'Why do all those who have become eminent in philosophy or politics or poetry or the arts turn out to be melancholics ?' Dealing with the two poles of melancholy (hot and cold) he...

A non-partial anthology of Bible and Qur'an stories: "timely, unique and astonishing." John Esposito. Symbolized by Mary, the Jewish mother of Jesus loved by Christians and Muslims alike, this rare anthology seeks for common ground in a time of conflict. Placing verses from Bible and Qur'an Side by Side, it shows the Holy Books' commonalities in the stories of Adam in the Garden of Eden; Noah and the Great Flood; David and Goliath and many more. Controversial topics - the subservience of women, war and crime- are not shunned, but the focus is on shared human values. Even God and Allah are...