"Beauty: Illustrated Chiefly by an Analysis and Classification of Beauty in Woman" by Alexander Walker is a profound exploration of the concept of beauty, particularly in women. Walker delves into the philosophical and aesthetic dimensions of beauty, offering insights that intertwine art, nature, and human perception. His analysis is not merely superficial; it seeks to understand the underlying principles that govern our appreciation of beauty, drawing on examples from literature, art, and...

The Acts of St. Matthew is a text composed sometime between the 4th and century century in either Greek or Classical Syriac. It recounts the apocryphal sojourns of the apostle Matthew in an unspecified country. During his travels he encounters various royal official and attempts to teach them about the Gospel of Christ, which ultimately results in his death and martyrdom. Speculation regarding the whereabouts of these events were common, but the text does not grant any clear intended geogr...

The apostle Bartholomew is long remembered for the gruesome nature of his martyrdom. It is an image popularized by Renaissance art, and famed for its brutality. However, the legends that surrounds the life, ministry, and death of this apostle are varied. All accounts name Armenia as the region of his death, and as the founder of the church in that nation. Yet, there is still considerable mystery to his activity. This text contains three different account regarding his life, all from differ...

The Gospel of James, also known as the Infancy Gospel of James, the Book of James, and the Protoevangelium of James, is an apocryphal gospel probably written about AD 145, which expands backward in time the infancy stories contained in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, and presents a narrative concerning the birth and upbringing of Mary herself. It is the oldest source to assert the virginity of Mary not only prior to, but during (and after) the birth of Jesus.

In "Beauty: Illustrated Chiefly by an Analysis and Classification of Beauty in Woman," Alexander Walker embarks on an ambitious exploration of aesthetic principles, examining the intricate relationship between beauty and femininity. The text deftly combines philosophical inquiry with art criticism, employing a methodical analytical prose that reflects the Enlightenment ideals of reason and classification. Walker meticulously categorizes the various attributes that define beauty while simul...

"Walker has done ample justice to American valor and patriotism." -Hunt's Merchants' Magazine"His style is lively, often graphic... a good gift to the American people." - United States ReviewThe defense of New Orleans must be regarded as the most complete and brilliant in all its parts and in its results, in modern warfare. That victory affords valuable lessons and glorious illustrations of the valor of our citizen soldiers and of the geniu...

This classic text takes a philosophical approach to analyzing the concept of beauty. The analysis covers the beauty of inanimate objects as well as the beauty of humans and the face in particular.

A serious and in-depth look at one of the great legends of Hollywood by the London film critic and author of Audrey: Her Real Story.Elizabeth Taylor was perhaps the most "public" of the great stars: an Oscar–winning actress who lived her entire life in the glare of the spotlights. Much has been written about her, but now—with the readability, sensitivity, and thoroughness that have made his previous biographies bestsellers—Alexander Walker explores the roo...

The Essential Works of Christianity gathers a sweeping library of Christian thought, devotion, controversy, and imagination, tracing the faith's intellectual and literary presence from late antiquity to the modern age. Its range is unusually broad: patristic theology, medieval mysticism, Reformation polemic, devotional counsel, epic poetry, allegory, historical fiction, philosophical critique, and practical spirituality all stand together. The volume's significance lies in this breadth, wh...

The 'Christian Collection: Scripture, History, Theology, Spirituality and Fiction' offers a profound exploration into the diverse interpretations and expressions of Christian thought across ages. This anthology uniquely combines theological treatises, historical narratives, spiritual meditations, and fictional works, presenting a broad spectrum of literary styles from the allegorical to the doctrinal. The anthology highlights significant pieces that exemplify the evolution and depth of Chr...

The Strength of Faith - Christian Omnibus is a profound anthology that represents a broad spectrum of Christian thought spanning nearly two millennia. This collection juxtaposes the theological rigor of early Church Fathers like St. Augustine and Athanasius of Alexandria with the philosophical inquiries of modern thinkers such as Nietzsche and David Hume. It weaves together diverse literary styles—from the mystical writings of St. Teresa of Ávila to the narrative depth of Dostoevsky and Da...

50 Christian Books: Scripture, History, Theology, Spirituality and Fiction gathers an extraordinary arc of Christian and post-Christian reflection, ranging from patristic doctrine and medieval devotion to Reformation polemic, philosophical skepticism, moral fiction, and modern spiritual counsel. Its literary forms are equally expansive: confession, sermon, treatise, allegory, epic poetry, novel, meditation, and aphorism. Together, works such as spiritual autobiographies, theological summae...