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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history of a chipped ruby, presenting it as a symbol of the strained relationship between spiritual renunciation and worldly desire. The author explores this complex duality through the stories of diverse characters who have each possessed the ruby at some point in history. The stories take place at different times and in different settings, spanning from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, reflecting the universal and timeless nature of the book's themes. Through these tales, the author explores the nature of sacrifice, the allure of material possessions, and the transformative power of faith and devotion. The book offers profound insights into the human condition, inviting us to examine our own relationship with the material world and our spiritual aspirations. By presenting the chipped ruby as a tangible metaphor for the inevitable imperfections of human nature, the author ultimately suggests that true fulfillment lies in embracing both our worldly desires and our spiritual longings, while recognizing the limits of each. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331759775_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331759775
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331759775
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Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 26007435/2
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