Author: Wayne Braudrick
Publisher: Stone Tower Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Basilica di San Clemente is one of the many churches of Rome. But more than that, it is a sacred place of great archaeological and historical significance--and a site filled with mystery. In the last two centuries much has been learned about the centuries-old basilica and its namesake, St. Clement, a first-century Christian. Yet, questions remain; among them: Were the first-century Christians of Basilica di San Clemente the original recipients of St. Paul's Epistle to the Romans? What connections were there between St. Clement and St. Paul and their writings? How does Basilica di San Clemente bridge the history of Christianity in the East and West? Does Basilica di San Clemente sit atop an ancient Roman mint? What is the connection between Basilica di San Clemente and Mithraism?
The Mysteries of San Clemente
Author: Wayne Braudrick
Publisher: Stone Tower Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Basilica di San Clemente is one of the many churches of Rome. But more than that, it is a sacred place of great archaeological and historical significance--and a site filled with mystery. In the last two centuries much has been learned about the centuries-old basilica and its namesake, St. Clement, a first-century Christian. Yet, questions remain; among them: Were the first-century Christians of Basilica di San Clemente the original recipients of St. Paul's Epistle to the Romans? What connections were there between St. Clement and St. Paul and their writings? How does Basilica di San Clemente bridge the history of Christianity in the East and West? Does Basilica di San Clemente sit atop an ancient Roman mint? What is the connection between Basilica di San Clemente and Mithraism?
Publisher: Stone Tower Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Basilica di San Clemente is one of the many churches of Rome. But more than that, it is a sacred place of great archaeological and historical significance--and a site filled with mystery. In the last two centuries much has been learned about the centuries-old basilica and its namesake, St. Clement, a first-century Christian. Yet, questions remain; among them: Were the first-century Christians of Basilica di San Clemente the original recipients of St. Paul's Epistle to the Romans? What connections were there between St. Clement and St. Paul and their writings? How does Basilica di San Clemente bridge the history of Christianity in the East and West? Does Basilica di San Clemente sit atop an ancient Roman mint? What is the connection between Basilica di San Clemente and Mithraism?
The Ancient Mysteries
Author: Marvin W. Meyer
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 9780812216929
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Zeus and the other gods of shining Olympus were in reality divine only by popular consent. Over the course of time Olympian luster diminished in favor of religious experiences more immediate to the concerns of people living in an increasingly cosmopolitan ancient world. These experiences were provided by the mysteries, religions that flourished particularly during the Hellenistic period and were secretly practiced by groups of adherents who decided, through personal choice, to be initiated into the profound realities of one deity or another. Unlike the official state religions, in which people were expected to make an outward show of allegiance to the local gods, the mysteries emphasized an inwardness and privacy of worship within a closed band of initiates. In this book, Marvin W. Meyer explores the sacrifices and prayers, the public celebrations and secret ceremonies, the theatrical performances and literary works, the gods and goddesses that were a part of the mystery religions of Greece in the seventh century B.C. to the Judaism and Christianity of the Roman world of the seventh century A.D.
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 9780812216929
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Zeus and the other gods of shining Olympus were in reality divine only by popular consent. Over the course of time Olympian luster diminished in favor of religious experiences more immediate to the concerns of people living in an increasingly cosmopolitan ancient world. These experiences were provided by the mysteries, religions that flourished particularly during the Hellenistic period and were secretly practiced by groups of adherents who decided, through personal choice, to be initiated into the profound realities of one deity or another. Unlike the official state religions, in which people were expected to make an outward show of allegiance to the local gods, the mysteries emphasized an inwardness and privacy of worship within a closed band of initiates. In this book, Marvin W. Meyer explores the sacrifices and prayers, the public celebrations and secret ceremonies, the theatrical performances and literary works, the gods and goddesses that were a part of the mystery religions of Greece in the seventh century B.C. to the Judaism and Christianity of the Roman world of the seventh century A.D.
Solve the Mystery
Author: A. C. Gordon
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486296628
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Challenging assignments invite young would-be detectives to solve cases involving burglaries, murders, jewel heists, arson, embezzlement, and other criminal activities. Solutions included for cases involving the Attic Arsonist, the Bashful Bullet, the Conked Clerk, and 38 other intriguing puzzles.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486296628
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Challenging assignments invite young would-be detectives to solve cases involving burglaries, murders, jewel heists, arson, embezzlement, and other criminal activities. Solutions included for cases involving the Attic Arsonist, the Bashful Bullet, the Conked Clerk, and 38 other intriguing puzzles.
The Mystery of Uncle Bollard
Author: Henry De Vere Stacpoole
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
The Unending Mystery
Author: David W. McCullough
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0307429512
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
According to legend, anyone who wandered into the labyrinth in Ancient Crete never came out again. Some labyrinths may have offered patterns for an erotic spring dance. Those on the floors of Medieval cathedrals represent mathematical perfection–and walking their paths was a symbolic approach to the divine. From ancient Mediterranean coin patterns to the great French cathedral labyrinths to contemporary cornfield mazes, labyrinths and mazes have appeared all over the world, but never have so many been created as in today’s revival, on farms, and in parks, churches, hospitals, and spas across the country. In his charmingly quirky investigation of an image that has inspired countless beautiful patterns and mysterious practices, David Willis McCullough offers an irresistible way to enjoy their enduring appeal.
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0307429512
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
According to legend, anyone who wandered into the labyrinth in Ancient Crete never came out again. Some labyrinths may have offered patterns for an erotic spring dance. Those on the floors of Medieval cathedrals represent mathematical perfection–and walking their paths was a symbolic approach to the divine. From ancient Mediterranean coin patterns to the great French cathedral labyrinths to contemporary cornfield mazes, labyrinths and mazes have appeared all over the world, but never have so many been created as in today’s revival, on farms, and in parks, churches, hospitals, and spas across the country. In his charmingly quirky investigation of an image that has inspired countless beautiful patterns and mysterious practices, David Willis McCullough offers an irresistible way to enjoy their enduring appeal.
The Resurrection of Rome
Author: Gilbert Keith Chesterton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Rome (Italy)
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Rome (Italy)
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
A History of the Church in the Middle Ages
Author: F Donald Logan
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134786697
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
In this fascinating survey, F. Donald Logan introduces the reader to the Christian church, from the conversion of the Celtic and Germanic peoples through to the discovery of the New World.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134786697
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
In this fascinating survey, F. Donald Logan introduces the reader to the Christian church, from the conversion of the Celtic and Germanic peoples through to the discovery of the New World.
The Mythology of All Races
Author: Louis Herbert Gray
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 600
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 600
Book Description
The mystery of the Passion [sermons].
Author: William John Knox- Little
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
Mysteries of the Middle Ages
Author: Thomas Cahill
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0307755142
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
From the national bestselling author of How the Irish Saved Civilization—a fascinating look at how medieval thinkers created the origins of modern intellectual movements. “Intoxicating.... Cahill's command of rich historical detail makes medieval cities and their colorful characters come to alive.” —The Los Angeles Times After the long period of decline known as the Dark Ages, medieval Europe experienced a rebirth of scholarship, art, literature, philosophy, and science and began to develop a vision of Western society that remains at the heart of Western civilization today, from the entry of women into professions that had long been closed to them to the early investigations into alchemy that would form the basis of experimental science. On visits to the great cities of Europe-monumental Rome; the intellectually explosive Paris of Peter Abelard and Thomas Aquinas; the hotbed of scientific study that was Oxford; and the incomparable Florence of Dante and Giotto-acclaimed historian Thomas Cahill brilliantly captures the spirit of experimentation, the colorful pageantry, and the passionate pursuit of knowledge that built the foundations for the modern world.
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0307755142
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
From the national bestselling author of How the Irish Saved Civilization—a fascinating look at how medieval thinkers created the origins of modern intellectual movements. “Intoxicating.... Cahill's command of rich historical detail makes medieval cities and their colorful characters come to alive.” —The Los Angeles Times After the long period of decline known as the Dark Ages, medieval Europe experienced a rebirth of scholarship, art, literature, philosophy, and science and began to develop a vision of Western society that remains at the heart of Western civilization today, from the entry of women into professions that had long been closed to them to the early investigations into alchemy that would form the basis of experimental science. On visits to the great cities of Europe-monumental Rome; the intellectually explosive Paris of Peter Abelard and Thomas Aquinas; the hotbed of scientific study that was Oxford; and the incomparable Florence of Dante and Giotto-acclaimed historian Thomas Cahill brilliantly captures the spirit of experimentation, the colorful pageantry, and the passionate pursuit of knowledge that built the foundations for the modern world.