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Book The Antiquity and Revival of Unitarian Christianity

Download or read book The Antiquity and Revival of Unitarian Christianity written by William WARE (Unitarian Minister.) and published by . This book was released on 1831 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Antiquity Revived

Download or read book Antiquity Revived written by Guillaume Faroult and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Pythagoras Revived

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  • Author : Dominic J. O'Meara
  • Publisher : Clarendon Press
  • Release : 1989-04-20
  • ISBN : 0191519804
  • Pages : 264 pages

Download or read book Pythagoras Revived written by Dominic J. O'Meara and published by Clarendon Press. This book was released on 1989-04-20 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pythagorean idea that number is the key to understanding reality inspired Neoplatonist philosophers in the fourth and fifth centuries to develop theories in physics and metaphysics based on mathematical models. The theories produced by this revived interest in Pythagoreanism were to become influential in medieval and early modern philosophy, and this book makes use of some newly-discovered evidence to examine for the first time the development of those theories.

Book Antiquity Imagined

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  • Author : Robin Derricourt
  • Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
  • Release : 2015-06-26
  • ISBN : 0857737597
  • Pages : 304 pages

Download or read book Antiquity Imagined written by Robin Derricourt and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-06-26 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outsiders have long attributed to the Middle East, and especially to ancient Egypt, meanings that go way beyond the rational and observable. The region has been seen as the source of civilization, religion, the sciences and the arts; but also of mystical knowledge and outlandish theories, whether about the Lost City of Atlantis or visits by alien beings. In his exploration of how its past has been creatively interpreted by later ages, Robin Derricourt surveys the various claims that have been made for Egypt - particularly the idea that it harbours an esoteric wisdom vital to the world's survival. He looks at 'alternative' interpretations of the pyramids, from maps of space and time to landing markers for UFOs; at images of the Egyptian mummy and at the popular mythology of the 'pharaoh's curse'; and at imperialist ideas of racial superiority that credited Egypt with spreading innovations and inventions as far as the Americas, Australia and China. Including arcane ideas about the Lost Ten Tribes of biblical Israel, the author enlarges his focus to include the Levant.His book is the first to show in depth how ancient Egypt and the surrounding lands have so continuously and seductively tantalised the Western imagination.

Book Antiquity Restored

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  • Author : Seymour Howard
  • Publisher : Archeobooks
  • Release : 1990
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 352 pages

Download or read book Antiquity Restored written by Seymour Howard and published by Archeobooks. This book was released on 1990 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These essays trace the perception of classical art from antiquity to the present day. The articles focus on the role of restorations and patronage in the development of modern taste, and deal also with the social, psychological, and formal, or iconological, aspects of the response to classical imagery.

Book The Art of Antiquity

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  • Author : John K. Papadopoulos
  • Publisher : ASCSA
  • Release : 2007
  • ISBN : 087661960X
  • Pages : 355 pages

Download or read book The Art of Antiquity written by John K. Papadopoulos and published by ASCSA. This book was released on 2007 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The archives of the American School excavations in the Athenian Agora contain a remarkable series of watercolors and drawings - well over 400 - by Piet de Jong, one of the best-known, most distinctive, and influential archaeological illustrators of the 20th century. They show landscapes, people, and, above all, objects recovered during many seasons of fieldwork at one of the longest continuously running archaeological projects in Greece.The aim of this volume is to bring these illustrations out of the storage drawers and to assemble in color a representative sample of some of the finest of Piet de Jong's contributions. Along the way, this book tells the story of the Agora excavations and assesses their contribution to scholarship. It includes essays by 16 scholars currently working at the Agora, and surveys the entire span of the material they are studying - from Neolithic poetry to the Late Byzantine and post-Byzantine frescoes from the Church of Ayios Spyridon.

Book The Praepinguida  an Ancient Poem Revived

Download or read book The Praepinguida an Ancient Poem Revived written by Ludovicus Bresserus (pseud.) and published by . This book was released on 1835 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Ancient Practice and Proposed Revival of Diocesan Synods in England  Etc

Download or read book The Ancient Practice and Proposed Revival of Diocesan Synods in England Etc written by William POUND and published by . This book was released on 1851 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Emulating Antiquity

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  • Author : David Hemsoll
  • Publisher : Yale University Press
  • Release : 2019-11-05
  • ISBN : 0300225768
  • Pages : 354 pages

Download or read book Emulating Antiquity written by David Hemsoll and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revelatory account of the complex and evolving relationship of Renaissance architects to classical antiquity Focusing on the work of architects such as Brunelleschi, Bramante, Raphael, and Michelangelo, this extensively illustrated volume explores how the understanding of the antique changed over the course of the Renaissance. David Hemsoll reveals the ways in which significant differences in imitative strategy distinguished the period's leading architects from each other and argues for a more nuanced understanding of the widely accepted trope--first articulated by Giorgio Vasari in the 16th century--that Renaissance architecture evolved through a linear step-by-step assimilation of antiquity. Offering an in-depth examination of the complex, sometimes contradictory, and often contentious ways that Renaissance architects approached the antique, this meticulously researched study brings to life a cacophony of voices and opinions that have been lost in the simplified Vasarian narrative and presents a fresh and comprehensive account of Renaissance architecture in both Florence and Rome.

Book Antiquity and Social Reform

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  • Author : Dawn Hutchinson
  • Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
  • Release : 2010-06-09
  • ISBN : 1443823082
  • Pages : 230 pages

Download or read book Antiquity and Social Reform written by Dawn Hutchinson and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2010-06-09 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although religious innovation in America has historically been the norm rather than the exception, mainstream Americans have often viewed new religious movements with suspicion and occasionally with outright alarm. The question motivating many studies of new religious movements has been “why would someone join these religions?” In Antiquity and Social Reform, Dawn Hutchinson offers at least one answer to this often repeated query. She argues that followers of new religious movements in the 1960s–1980s, specifically the Unification Church, Feminist Wicca and the Nation of Yahweh, considered these religions to be legitimate because they offered members a personal religious experience, a connection to an ancient tradition, and agency in improving their world. Utilizing an historical approach, Antiquity and Social Reform considers the conversion narratives of adherents and primary literature of the formative years of these movements, which demonstrates that the religious experiences of the adherents, and a resonance with the goals of these religions, propelled members into social action.

Book The Singularity In Antiquity

Download or read book The Singularity In Antiquity written by GEW REPORTS & ANALYSES TEAM and published by Global East-West. This book was released on 2024-06-21 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Singularity in Antiquity" delves into the profound influence of ancient technologies on contemporary science, engineering, medicine, and sustainability, highlighting the ongoing quest to resurrect, adapt, and learn from historical innovations to tackle modern challenges. The driving idea behind the book is to explore and elucidate the ancient technological advancements and their enduring impact on contemporary society. It seeks to bridge the temporal gaps by showcasing the remarkable achievements of our ancestors, fostering a nuanced appreciation for the evolution of technology. The book aims to encourage readers to draw on the timeless wisdom of ancient innovators while embracing modern technological possibilities. By delving into the philosophical, ethical, and historical dimensions of ancient technology, the book provides profound insights into the interconnectedness of human history and the continuous development of technology. Key Takeaways Ancient technologies and cosmological knowledge have significantly impacted modern space exploration and scientific understanding. Historical civilizations demonstrated profound achievements in engineering, architecture, and material science, applicable to contemporary infrastructure and design. Ancient mathematical and medicinal advancements continue to inform current practices in these fields. Sustainable practices from ancient societies offer valuable insights for addressing today's environmental concerns. Integration of ancient wisdom with modern technologies promotes interdisciplinary innovation, cultural preservation, and ethical technological development.

Book The Revival of Atumism  The Ancient Egyptian Religion Part 1

Download or read book The Revival of Atumism The Ancient Egyptian Religion Part 1 written by Mostafa Elshamy and published by Mostafa Elshamy. This book was released on 2021-09-19 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The word Atumism derives from ‘Atum,’ the manifestation of the All-Lord in creating the sphere of earth and the creature Adam. The words ‘Atumian’ and ‘Atumianity,’ addressed here by the meaning of ‘Human’ and ‘Humanity,’ are derived from ‘Atum’ who is ‘Adam.’ In the Egyptian literature, there is a thin line that differentiates ‘Atum’ and ‘Atum.’ Why denominate the Egyptian Religion by the term “Atumism”? The answer is found in multitude of diverse notions embedded in the Egyptian speech and makes the term in its profoundness the most right for a religion that has been of divine revelation millennia ahead of A. D. This book is a fusion of the earlier research titled “Ancient Egypt: The Primal Age of Divine Revelation, Volume I and II.

Book The Renewal of Pagan Antiquity

Download or read book The Renewal of Pagan Antiquity written by Aby Warburg and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 1999 with total page 872 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of essays by the art historian Aby Warburg, these essays look beyond iconography to more psychological aspects of artistic creation: the conditions under which art was practised; its social and cultural contexts; and its conceivable historical meaning.

Book Art of Renaissance Venice  1400 1600

Download or read book Art of Renaissance Venice 1400 1600 written by Loren Partridge and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2015-03-14 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A comprehensive and richly illustrated survey of Venetian Renaissance architecture, sculpture, and painting created between 1400 and 1600 addressed to students, travellers, and the general public. The works of art are analysed within Venice's cultural circumstances--political, economic, intellectual, and religious--and in terms of function, style, iconography, patronage, classical sources, gender, art theories, and artist's innovations, rivalries, and social status. The text has been divided into two parts--the fifteenth century and the sixteenth century--each part preceded by an introduction that recounts the history of Venice to 1500 and to 1600 respectively, including the city's founding, ideology, territorial expansion, social classes, governmental structure, economy, and religion. The twenty-six chapters have been organized to lead readers systematically through the major artistic developments within the three principal categories of art--governmental, ecclesiastic, and domestic--and have been arranged sequentially as follows: civic architecture and urbanism, churches, church decoration (ducal tombs and altarpieces), refectories and refectory decoration (section two only), confraternities (architecture and decoration), palaces, palace decoration (devotional works, portraits, secular painting, and halls of state), villas, and villa decoration. The conclusion offers an overview of the major types of Venetian art and architectural patronage and their funding sources"--Provided by publisher.

Book Sport  Bodily Culture and Classical Antiquity in Modern Greece

Download or read book Sport Bodily Culture and Classical Antiquity in Modern Greece written by Eleni Fournaraki and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-06-03 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient Greece was the model that guided the emergence of many facets of the modern sports movement, including most notably the Olympics. Yet the process whereby aspects of the ancient world were appropriated and manipulated by sport authorities of nation-states, athletic organizations and their leaders as well as by sports enthusiasts is only very partially understood. This volume takes modern Greece as a case-study and explores, in depth, issues related to the reception and use of classical antiquity in modern sport, spectacle and bodily culture. For citizens of the Greek nation-state, classical antiquity is not merely a vague "legacy" but the cornerstone of their national identity. In the field of sport and bodily culture, since the 1830s there had been persistent attempts to establish firm and direct links between ancient Greek athletics and modern sport through the incorporation of sport in school curricula, the emergence of national sport historiographies as well as the initiatives to revive (in the 19th century) or appropriate (in the 20th) the modern Olympics. Based on fieldwork and unpublished material sources, this book dissects the use and abuse of classical antiquity and sport in constructing national, gender and class identities, and illuminate aspects of the complex modern perceptions of classicism, sport and the body. This book was previously published as a special issue of the International Journal of the History of Sport.

Book Religions of Late Antiquity in Practice

Download or read book Religions of Late Antiquity in Practice written by Richard Valantasis and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an unprecedented collection of nearly seventy Late Antique primary religious texts. These texts--all in new English translation and many appearing in English for the first time--represent every major religious current from the late first century until the rise of Islam. Produced through the efforts of thirty-six leading scholars in the field, they constitute a comprehensive view of religious practice in Late Antiquity. Religious life and performance during this period comprised diverse, often unusual practices. Philosophical ascent, magic, legal pronouncement, hymnography, dietary and sexual restriction, and rhetoric were all part of this deeply fascinating world. Religious and political identity often intertwined, as reflected in the Roman persecution of Christians. And a fluid boundary between religion and superstition was contested in daily life. Many practices, including ascetic training, crossed religious boundaries. Others, such as "incubation" at specific temples and certain divination rites, were distinctive practices of individual groups and orders. Intrinsically interesting, the practice of religion in the Late Antique also edifies modern-day religious life. As this volume shows, the origins of the contemporary Western religious terrain can be gleaned in this period. Rabbinic Judaism flourished and spread. Christianity developed still-important theological categories and structures. And even movements that did not survive intact--such as Neoplatonism and the once-powerful Manichaean churches--continue to influence religion today. This rich sourcebook includes discussions of asceticism, religious organization, ritual, martyrdom, religion's social implications, law, and theology. Its unique emphasis on practice and its inclusion of texts translated from lesser-known languages advance the study of religious history in several directions. A strong interdisciplinary orientation will reward scholars and students of religion, theology, gender studies, classical literatures, and history. Each text is accompanied by an introduction and a bibliography for further reading and research, making the book appropriate for use in any university or seminary classroom.