Martin Bodmer (1899-1971), avait un projet fou : réunir les témoignages écrits les plus significatifs de l'histoire politique, religieuse et artistique de l'humanité pour donner à voir, par-delà les siècles et les cultures, « le chemin de l'homme vers lui-même ». Parmi les 160 000 pièces patiemment réunies par Martin Bodmer, les auteurs du livre ont sélectionné 81 objets inestimables pour évoquer vingt-cinq siècles d'histoire spirituelle et religieuse. Du « Livre des morts des anciens Égyptiens » à la Controverse de Valladolid (1552), du plus ancien Évangile entier connu (IIe siècle) au Coran de Soliman le Magnifique (XVIe siècle), 72 spécialistes comptant parmi les plus reconnus du monde francophone livrent leurs visions d'un texte ou d'un phénomène spirituel majeur, des origines à la Renaissance, regroupées en 4 parties : antiquité, judaïsme, christianisme, islam. Chaque texte est précédé d'une photographie de l'objet (papyrus, manuscrit ou imprimé) et d'une photographie d'un lieu significatif. Des rives de l'Euphrate à celles du Guadalquivir, une perspective inédite s'ouvre sur notre histoire commune. Par-delà les conflits passés et présents, « Orient-Occident » se veut une réflexion constructive sur nos racines communes visant à une meilleure compréhension de ce qui nous unit et nous sépare. Ménageant de vastes espaces de réflexion aux chercheurs et aux dignitaires religieux, l'ouvrage se veut une contribution importante au dialogue des cultures que Martin Bodmer appelait de ses voeux, et une mise en valeur inédite d'un patrimoine unique au monde. Les 109 textes envisagent les phénomènes en jeu dans un langage accessible à un large public, mais les considèrent dans toute leur richesse et leur complexité. Les 221 photographies, toutes inédites, prises pour la plupart à la chambre grand format, donnent vie à un projet singulier : les pierres, les livres et les hommes entrent en résonance dans un dialogue vivant entre le présent et l'histoire.
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Martin Bodmer (1899-1971), had the wildest dream: to assemble the most significant written testimonies of humanity's political, religious and artistic history, in order to discern man's path in search of himself" across cultures and throughout the centuries. Among the 160,000 items patiently assembled by Martin Bodmer, the authors of this book have selected 81 priceless pieces to evoke twenty-five centuries of spiritual and religious history. From "The Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead" to the Valladolid Debate (1552), from the oldest complete Gospel in existence (2nd century) to the Koran of Suleiman the Magnificent (16th century), 72 of the most renowned French-speaking specialists in the world furnish their vision of a text or major spiritual phenomenon, from the very beginnings to the Renaissance. The objects are divided into four sections: Antiquity, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Each text is preceded by a photograph of the object (papyrus, manuscript or written document) and a photograph of a corresponding place of interest. From the banks of the Euphrates to those of the Guadalquivir, a unique panorama of our common history emerges. Stepping beyond past and present conflicts, "Orient-Occident" aims to offer a constructive reflection on our common roots, encouraging a better understanding of what unites and divides us. Carefully allotting generous areas of reflection to researchers and religious dignitaries, this work intends to make an important contribution to dialogue between cultures, so keenly pursued by Martin Bodmer and to offer a first-ever showcase of our universal patrimony. The 109 texts in this book use language that is accessible to the general public, while treating the selected objects in all their richness and complexity. The 221 photographs, none of which have been published before, were taken for the most part with a view camera in large format. They enhance this remarkable project: a vibrant dialogue resounds between stones, books and humanity, between the present and the past."
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Martin Bodmer (1899-1971), had the wildest dream: to assemble the most significant written testimonies of humanity's political, religious and artistic history, in order to discern man's path in search of himself" across cultures and throughout the centuries. Among the 160,000 items patiently assembled by Martin Bodmer, the authors of this book have selected 81 priceless pieces to evoke twenty-five centuries of spiritual and religious history. From "The Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead" to the Valladolid Debate (1552), from the oldest complete Gospel in existence (2nd century) to the Koran of Suleiman the Magnificent (16th century), 72 of the most renowned French-speaking specialists in the world furnish their vision of a text or major spiritual phenomenon, from the very beginnings to the Renaissance. The objects are divided into four sections: Antiquity, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Each text is preceded by a photograph of the object (papyrus, manuscript or written document) and a photograph of a corresponding place of interest. From the banks of the Euphrates to those of the Guadalquivir, a unique panorama of our common history emerges. Stepping beyond past and present conflicts, "Orient-Occident" aims to offer a constructive reflection on our common roots, encouraging a better understanding of what unites and divides us. Carefully allotting generous areas of reflection to researchers and religious dignitaries, this work intends to make an important contribution to dialogue between cultures, so keenly pursued by Martin Bodmer and to offer a first-ever showcase of our universal patrimony. The 109 texts in this book use language that is accessible to the general public, while treating the selected objects in all their richness and complexity. The 221 photographs, none of which have been published before, were taken for the most part with a view camera in large format. They enhance this remarkable project: a vibrant dialogue resounds between stones, books and humanity, between the present and the past."
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