The Great Books Enchiridion: For those who know the difference between Erasmus and a hole in the ground

By Michael D. Gose

Congratulations and welcome Great Books Polymathic Confirmand! This Enchiridion will be your membership guide to the western world's most inclusive and exclusive club,with the rights and privileges thereto appertaining. People have sought to codify and pass along the ideals and ways of living meaningful lives for at least 3000 years. The Jews have the Mosaic Law; Babylonians have Hammurabi's Code; Christians have the Bible, the Nicene Creed, the Augsburg Confessions, and 95 Theses. The English have the Magna Carta; Americans havethe Declaration of Independence, the Monroe Doctrine, and the Constitution. The Freemasons and Scientologists have their secrets; the Cub, Girl, and Boy Scouts have their Motto, 12 Laws, and Handbook. The French have liberte, egalite, fraternite, as well as crepes, croissants, and champagne. And now Great Books students/acolytes/confirmands/padawans have their Enchiridion.Ex astris, scientia

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1481184903
• ISBN13: 9781481184908
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"