History of Antioch

History of Antioch

Author: Glanville Downey

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2015-12-08

Total Pages: 788

ISBN-13: 1400877733

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The most complete account of the classical city of Antioch, this study incorporates the findings of the excavations of 1932-1939. Dr. Downey, who participated in the excavations, tells the story of the rise and fall of Antioch, with nineteen excursuses, closely integrated with the text, affording a rich store of data on travel books, maps, and information on the walls, stadia, churches, etc. of the city. Originally published in 1961. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.


The Silver Chalice

The Silver Chalice

Author: Thomas B. Costain

Publisher: Cutchogue, N.Y. : Buccaneer Books

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781568497020

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First published in 1953, this classic recounts the story of Basil, a young silversmith, who is commissioned by the apostle Luke to fashion a holder for the cup Jesus will ultimately use at the Last Supper.


Archaeology and Bible History

Archaeology and Bible History

Author: Joseph P. Free

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9780310479611

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Using Bible history as the unifying element rather than a topical approach, this book shows how archaeological discoveries in Bible lands have helped to confirm the accuracy of Scripture. The authors also deal with issues of Biblical interpretation and criticism not strictly archaeological in nature. Free's text has been updated and revised by Vos.


Antioch

Antioch

Author: Christine Kondoleon

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 9780691049335

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Featuring 118 objects excavated from the city's ruins, all reproduced in full color, Antioch: The Lost Ancient City recreates the spatial sensation, visual splendor, and cultural richness of this urban center."--Jacket.


Guardians of the Holy Grail

Guardians of the Holy Grail

Author: Mark Amaru Pinkham

Publisher: Adventures Unlimited Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9781931882286

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Presenting the ancient Holy Grail lineage from Asia and how the Knights Templar were initiated into it, this book reveals how ancient Asian wisdom became the foundation for the Holy Grail legend.


Lucy's Bones, Sacred Stones, & Einstein's Brain

Lucy's Bones, Sacred Stones, & Einstein's Brain

Author: Harvey Rachlin

Publisher: Garrett County Press

Published: 2013-07-14

Total Pages: 309

ISBN-13: 1939430917

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Leap across time with bestselling author Harvey Rachlin as he collects over 50 of the most fascinating objects in the world, under one book. The Mounted Hide of Stonewall Jackson's Battle Horse, The Black Obelisk, The Rosetta Stone, George Washington's False Teeth, Vice Admiral Lord Nelson's Uniform Coat, The Elephant Man's Skeleton, and Lincoln's Death Bed are just some of the objects Rachlin explores with wit, pick and an amazing sense of spectacle. Publisher's Weekly calls Lucy's Bone's, Sacred Stones, and Einstein's Brain "entertaining and enlightening." Library Journal declares Rachin's work "fascinating." Parade says it is "detailed and authoritative." It is also intensely moving as Rachlin weaves together seemingly disparate histories into a holistic statement that celebrates human endeavor. This book is not simply wonderful -- it is full of wonder.


The Holy Grail

The Holy Grail

Author: Justin E. Griffin

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2012-10-27

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 0786450312

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The existence of the Holy Grail has long been debated, and many of these debates focus on the intellectualized or psychological aspects of it. This work explores the events that gave rise to the legend of the Holy Grail and pays special attention to the texts that form the body of the legend, as well as historical facts about the life of Christ, the Crusades, and the fall from grace of the Knights Templar. The book examines the legitimacy of the claims made by several present-day believers and also introduces a new theory of multiple grails (and the evidence supporting this theory), which, the author believes, answers many of the otherwise unanswered questions surrounding the Holy Grail.


The Byzantine Empire [2 volumes]

The Byzantine Empire [2 volumes]

Author: James Francis LePree Ph.D.

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2019-09-09

Total Pages: 679

ISBN-13: 1440851476

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An indispensable resource for investigating the history of the Byzantine Empire, this book provides a comprehensive summary of its overall development as well as its legacy in the modern world. The existence and development of Byzantium covers more than a millennium and coincides with one of the darkest periods of European history. Unfortunately, the Empire's achievements and brightest moments remain largely unknown except to Byzantine scholars. Through reference entries and primary source documents, this encyclopedia provides essential information about the Byzantine Empire from the reign of Diocletian to the Fall of Constantinople. The reference entries are grouped in eight topical sections on the most significant aspects of the history of the Byzantine Empire. These sections include individuals, key events, key places, the military, objects and artifacts, administration and organization, government and politics, and groups and organizations. Each section begins with an overview essay and contains approximately thirty entries on carefully selected topics. The entries conclude with suggestions for further reading along with cross-references., A selection of primary source documents gives readers first-hand accounts of the Byzantine world.


The Grail Legend

The Grail Legend

Author: Emma Jung

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 482

ISBN-13: 9780691002378

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Writing in a clear and readable style, two leading women of the Jungian school of psychology present this legend as a living myth that is profoundly relevant to modern life. 17 illustrations.