In The Footsteps Of The Gods

Author : David Constantine
Publisher : Tauris Parke Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 1848855451
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book In the Footsteps of the Gods written by David Constantine and published by Tauris Parke Paperbacks. This book was released on 2011-04-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classical world has for centuries influenced and inspired the west -- its poetry and literature, art, architecture -- but what provoked the move from the west’s love-affair with classical Rome and its manifestation in the Renaissance, to its focus on the Hellenic world? The decisive shift in focus and taste from Rome to Greece in the eighteenth century began in the 17th century, when a succession of travellers -- mainly from France and England -- journeyed to Greece and what is now Turkey and rediscovered the Hellenic world. In the Footsteps of the Gods traces the ways in which the constantly changing ideal image of ancient Greece, its art and culture, inspired those who travelled there. With lively accounts of their adventurous journeys and vivid descriptions of what they saw, discovered, collected and published about the remains of ancient Greece, it reveals the extraordinary effects that these travellers’ account had on the poets and scholars of the west, who in turn were influential in creating the idea and ideal of Greece, which became such a powerful force in the arts and politics of the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. At the heart of the book is, in the words of Richard Stoneman, "a poet’s vision of Greece."

Author : Hana Hiraina Erlbeck
Publisher : Raupo
ISBN 13 : 9781869488024
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Footsteps of the Gods written by Hana Hiraina Erlbeck and published by Raupo. This book was released on 1998 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of stories following the history of the traditional Maori gods, starting with the creation of Aotearoa. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

Author : Graham Hancock
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 0307829057
Total Pages : 779 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fingerprints of the Gods written by Graham Hancock and published by Crown. This book was released on 2012-09-19 with total page 779 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Could the story of mankind be far older than we have previously believed? Using tools as varied as archaeo-astronomy, geology, and computer analysis of ancient myths, Graham Hancock presents a compelling case to suggest that it is. Graham Hancock is featured in Ancient Apocalypse, a Netflix original docuseries. “A fancy piece of historical sleuthing . . . intriguing and entertaining and sturdy enough to give a long pause for thought.”—Kirkus Reviews In Fingerprints of the Gods, Hancock embarks on a worldwide quest to put together all the pieces of the vast and fascinating jigsaw of mankind’s hidden past. In ancient monuments as far apart as Egypt’s Great Sphinx, the strange Andean ruins of Tihuanaco, and Mexico’s awe-inspiring Temples of the Sun and Moon, he reveals not only the clear fingerprints of an as-yet-unidentified civilization of remote antiquity, but also startling evidence of its vast sophistication, technological advancement, and evolved scientific knowledge. A record-breaking number one bestseller in Britain, Fingerprints of the Gods contains the makings of an intellectual revolution, a dramatic and irreversible change in the way that we understand our past—and so our future. And Fingerprints of God tells us something more. As we recover the truth about prehistory, and discover the real meaning of ancient myths and monuments, it becomes apparent that a warning has been handed down to us, a warning of terrible cataclysm that afflicts the Earth in great cycles at irregular intervals of time—a cataclysm that may be about to recur. “Readers will hugely enjoy their quest in these pages of inspired storytelling.”—The Times (UK)

Author : Tom Stone
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Zeus written by Tom Stone and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2008-02-05 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the four-thousand-year history of the charismatic father of the Greek gods, from his origins in the Russian steppes and reign on Mount Olympus to his approaching end in Christian Constantinople, in an account that follows the author's journeys to relevant sites in Greek mythology.

Author : Elinor Sweetman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 118 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Footsteps of the Gods and Other Poems written by Elinor Sweetman and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Corinne Bonnet
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1009394789
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Names of the Gods in Ancient Mediterranean Religions written by Corinne Bonnet and published by . This book was released on 2024-02-28 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Greece to Palmyra, Tyre or Babylon, the names of the gods, like 'Thundering Zeus', 'Three-faced Moon', 'Baal of the Force' or the enigmatic YHWH, reveal their history, family ties, fields of competence and capacity for action. Shared or specific, these names bring to light networks of gods: the Saviour gods, the Ancestral gods, the gods of a city or a family. Names tell stories about the relationship between men and gods, gods and places, places and cultures and so on. They show how gods travel and spread, how they appear and disappear, how they participate in the political, social, intellectual history of each community. Through the study of divine names, the twelve chapters of this book unfold a gallery of portraits that reveal the changing aspects of the divine throughout the ancient Mediterranean.

Author : Galina Krasskova
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
ISBN 13 : 1601639546
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Northern Tradition for the Solitary Practitioner written by Galina Krasskova and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2008-11-21 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential guide to expand your spiritual practices for followers of Norse Paganism, Heathenry, Asatru, and other Northern Traditions. Northern Tradition for the Solitary Practitioner is a groundbreaking look at devotional work in religions from Theodism to Asatru to Norse Paganism, all of which comprise the umbrella of the Northern Tradition. Although interest in devotional and experiential work within these traditions has been growing rapidly in the past few years, this is the first book to show the diverse scope of such practices as a living, modern-day religion. It features an in-depth exploration of altar work, prayer, prayer beads, ritual work, sacred images, and lore, and a thorough examination of common cosmology that forms the foundation of belief for Northern Tradition communities and related Heathen practices. Northern Tradition for the Solitary Practitioner is not denomination-specific: rather, it seeks to provide an entry into interior practice for anyone involved in a branch of this broad family of traditions of the ancient Norse, Germanic, and Saxon peoples, using material suitable for the solitary, independent practitioner. Those outside of the Northern Tradition who wish to deepen their own devotional practice will find this book helpful in their own work, as well.

Author : Annie Besant
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317579054
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Origins of Theosophy (Routledge Revivals) written by Annie Besant and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-11-13 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annie Besant is primarily remembered as the international president of the Theosophical Society. One of the most important aspects of her career were the years that she was a professional atheist, which has given her a place in history as a pioneer feminist. The Origins of Theosophy contains thirteen of Besant’s pamphlets, originally published from 1883-1890. This book is ideal for students of theology.

Author : Jon Korkidakis
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1666715131
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Touching God written by Jon Korkidakis and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2021-12-23 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prayer is an important spiritual discipline, yet for many, it can be either confusing, intimidating, or not well understood. On a popular level, prayer is commonly seen as a means to an end--asking and receiving from God. But is there much more to prayer? In Touching God: Discovering Prayer that Moves the Heart of God, you will discover a new dimension of prayer--one that will deepen not only this important spiritual discipline in your life, but also your relationship to God. This book will help you transform your prayer life from spiritual duty, to one that will touch the very heart of God, and when we touch the master's heart, we experience the power of prayer in unimaginable ways.

Author : Winfried Corduan
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 1514002728
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Neighboring Faiths written by Winfried Corduan and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2024-04-30 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World religions are not merely abstract sets of doctrinal beliefs. They are embodied worldviews and practices lived out by real people around us. Encounters with these neighboring faiths often challenge our own beliefs and traditions, making us think more deeply about our faith commitments. For all who want to understand the religious faiths of their neighbors, Winfried Corduan offers an introduction to the religions of the world. This classic text covers major as well as lesser known religions, including Judaism, Islam, Zoroastrianism, African traditional religions, Native American religion, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Baha'i, Chinese popular religion, and Shinto and Japanese religions. Neighboring Faiths emphasizes not just formal religious teachings but also how each religion is practiced in daily life. Dozens of photographs, charts, and maps help illustrate how the faiths have developed and how they're lived out today. Corduan offers specific insights into what to expect from encounters with adherents of each religion and suggestions for how Christians can engage them in constructive dialogue. Each chapter offers lists of key points, ideas for term papers, and recommended resources to help students, instructors, and small groups go deeper. This third edition has been updated and revised throughout. The chapter on militant Islam is significantly revised to address more recent events and issues, and questions for reflection and discussion have been added to each chapter. Neighboring Faiths is an indispensable guide for Christians seeking an informed, empathetic perspective on different religions and the people who practice them.