“In other words, the unique value of the "authentic" work of art has its basis in ritual, the location of its original use value. This ritualistic basis, however remote, is still recognizable as secularized ritual even in the most profane forms of the cult of beauty.”
In this volume, the author delves into a series of narratives that reflect on the complexities of existence, using the imagery of light and darkness as metaphors for the human condition. The stories and essays within offer a rich tapestry of reflections on life, death, and the human experience, inviting readers to ponder the mysteries and paradoxes of existence. more
Walter Benjamin, born on July 15, 1892, and died on September 26, 1940, was a prominent German literary critic whose works profoundly influenced 20th-century literary criticism and cultural theory. more
“The point, do whatever it take to approach the Word with a fresh perspective.”
“That's the way to come to the Word of God. Read it as though it were His love letter to you.”
“The genius of the Word of God is that it has staying power; it can stand up to repeated exposure.”