{"title":"Michael Massing","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Michael Massing collection, where you will find insightful works by an author renowned for his profound analysis and engaging writing style. Michael Massing has carved a niche for himself in the literary world with his ability to dissect complex subjects and present them in an accessible manner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eFatal Discord\u003c\/em\u003e. This book delves into the intricate world of ideology and tension, expertly weaving historical narratives that captivate readers from start to finish. Known for his meticulous research and attention to detail, Massing provides a thoughtful examination of the events and personalities that have shaped our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to \u003cem\u003eFatal Discord\u003c\/em\u003e, Massing's works often venture into categories such as Health \u0026amp; Wellness, where he explores critical issues with clarity and depth. His writing is not just informative but also thought-provoking, making it a perfect addition to any reader's library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Michael Massing's collection to discover books that will enlighten and inspire, offering new perspectives on familiar and complex topics alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fatal-discord","title":"Fatal Discord","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e Notable Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA deeply textured dual biography and fascinating intellectual history that examines two of the greatest minds of European history—Desiderius Erasmus and Martin Luther—whose heated rivalry gave rise to two enduring, fundamental, and often colliding traditions of philosophical and religious thought.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A masterly work. Massing manages to juggle the complicated biographies and life work of both Erasmus and Luther while giving the reader a well-written, comprehensive background of pre-Reformation theology.\"—\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eErasmus of Rotterdam was the leading figure of the Northern Renaissance. At a time when Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael were revolutionising Western art and culture, Erasmus was helping to transform Europe's intellectual and religious life, developing a new design for living for a continent rebelling against the hierarchical constraints of the Roman Church. When in 1516 he came out with a revised edition of the New Testament based on the original Greek, he was hailed as the prophet of a new enlightened age. Today, however, Erasmus is largely forgotten, and the reason can be summed up in two words: Martin Luther. As a young friar in remote Wittenberg, Luther was initially a great admirer of Erasmus and his critique of the Catholic Church, but while Erasmus sought to reform that institution from within, Luther wanted a more radical transformation. Eventually, the differences between them flared into a bitter rivalry, with each trying to win over Europe to his vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eFatal Discord\u003c\/em\u003e, Michael Massing seeks to restore Erasmus to his proper place in the Western tradition. The conflict between him and Luther, he argues, forms a fault line in Western thinking—the moment when two enduring schools of thought, Christian humanism and evangelical Christianity, took shape. A seasoned journalist who has reported from many countries, Massing here travels back to the early sixteenth century to recover a long-neglected chapter of Western intellectual life, in which the introduction of new ways of reading the Bible set loose social and cultural forces that helped shatter the millennial unity of Christendom and whose echoes can still be heard today. Massing concludes that Europe has adopted a form of Erasmian humanism while America has been shaped by Luther-inspired individualism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ingram Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45798984614124,"sku":"9780063143432","price":63.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780063143432.jpg?v=1728215727"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/michael-massing.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}