This book examines systematically both the theoretical and practical issues that have characterized the discipline over the past two centuries. Some of the historically most consequential mistakes in
French realist texts are driven by representations of the body and depend on corporeality to generate narrative intrigue. But anxieties around bodily representation undermine realist claims of objecti
Hermetic theosophy, originally an offspring of Egyptian religion, spread throughout the ancient world from the Hellenistic age onwards and was welcomed by Christianity in Late Antiquity. Cultivated pe
By presenting rigorous situated histories of changing training regimen in different cultures, this collection of papers collectively challenge orthodox notions of the perfect body and its pursuit. The
English summary: The differentiation between Etruscan and Roman sacrificial rituals is one of the fundamental problems in religious historical writing. Christiane Nasse shows that this assumption is b
The book provides an introduction into a highly developed, coherent, and extensively tested cognitive linguistic approach to lexical semantics, which is not currently accessible to readers of English.
Provides the theoretical underpinnings for creating a new monasticism within the Wesleyan tradition and explores the shifts needed in theological education to enable pastors to lead such communities.
The papers brought together in this volume discuss the importance of large-scale archaeological projects, most often undertaken as part of heritage management practices resulting from development, and
This volume of 13 essays critically investigates the connection between artistic practices, aesthetic theory, culture, and computer interface design. They explore a broad notion of interface that refe
English summary: Personal experiences have been directly incorporated into Marc Chagall's art. In paintings, drawings and prints, his inspiring relationship with his wife, Bella, plays a central role.
Stonehenge is the world's most famous prehistoric monument and, since the middle of the 19th century, probably the most photographed. Using images from English Heritage's unique photographic archive,
Christa Gardner von Teuffels studies of Italian altarpieces have provided fundamental insights concerning the original structure and setting of some of the canonical monuments of Italian late medieval
For this catalogue, Mendleson has written a useful short introduction describing the acquisition of the stelae by the British Museum, their function, materials, provenance, and the distinction between
The Chinese Chan (jap. Zen) abbot Zhongfeng Mingben of the Yuan Dynasty forged a synthesis of buddhist sutra writing and draft-cursive (zhang cao) script in his calligraphy.
Roman `way-stations' or stopping places along the roadside performed a number of diverse functions, including places to obtain refreshments, warehouses, baths, commercial spaces, shops, stables and op
Horace's Satires not only handles moral topics with a persuasive air of sweet reason but also reveals much of the poet's own engaging personality and way of life.
This study provides a broad-based introduction to Iris Murdoch’s fiction which is discussed thematically in terms of her own recurrent interests and recent critical approaches to her work.
Did Jesus speak Greek? An affirmative answer to the question will no doubt challenge traditional presuppositions. The question relates directly to the historical preservation of Jesus's words and theo
With this edition of book I P. J. Rhodes provides the ‘prequel’ to his editions of Thucydides’ books on the Archidamian War (II, III and IV. 1 – V. 24).
With this edition of book I P. J. Rhodes provides the ‘prequel’ to his editions of Thucydides’ books on the Archidamian War (II, III and IV. 1 – V. 24).
ReVisioning: Critical Methods of Seeing Christianity in the History of Art' explores some of underlying methodological assumptions in the field of art history by examining the suitability and success,
This book offers an original approach to late Roman/early Byzantine diplomacy as a system. Assessing both official and clandestine perspectives, Ekaterina Nechaeva examines the working mechanisms of t
While the terminology has long been noted, the republican principle of the summum imperium auspiciumque, the high command and the prevailing auspices, has never been subject to comprehensive scrutiny.
Founded by the British Cartographic Society (BCS) and first published in June 1964, The Cartographic Journal was the first general distribution English language journal in cartography. This volume of
This volume presents the proceedings of a conference hosted by the American School of Classical Studies, Athens and the Deutsches Archaologisches Institut, Athens in 2004. There are additional contrib
A review of coastal heritage including an introduction to the coastal historic environment, a consideration of long-term coastal change and a set of research priorities for the future.
Excavation at Kingsmead Quarry, Horton, Berkshire, has revealed a multi-period landscape with occupation dating back over 12,000 years. A rare Neolithic house, Bronze Age settlement and field systems
Teaching on the sanctification of Christians using the difficult word "perfection" has been part of Christian spirituality through the centuries. The Fathers spoke of it and Augustine particularly con
Sisters of St Joseph Clare Ahern and Anne Boland joined the Aboriginal community at Yaruman (Ringer Soak) on the edge of the Great Sandy Desert, Western Australia, in 1984.
'The Pietist Impulse in Christianity' provides a masterfully handled, multi-authored analysis of the Pietist movement tracing its origins in Northern Europe through the centuries and concluding with a
Contents: Introduction (Alex Gibson); Earthen Enclosures in Britain & Ireland: An Introduction to the study of henges: time for a change? (Alex Gibson); Henging, mounding and blocking: the Fortevi
This research focuses on the Roman province of Hispania, looking at the evolution of public spaces in classical cities and taking the classical urban centre as a starting point.
Papers on skull interpretations and related archaeological issues from a roundtable event organized by La Musee National de Prehistoire, Les Eyzies-de-Tayac (Dordogne, France), in October 2010. Conten
Introduction - The Nabataeans in focus (Laila Nehme & Lucy Wadeson); 1) Landscapes north of Petra: the Petra Area and Wadi Silaysil Survey (Brown University Petra Archaeological Project, 2010-2011
Dekar (emeritus, evangelism and mission, Memphis Theological Seminary) shows how the spiritual insights of American Trappist monk Merton (1915-68) can help people enrich their lives, find their place
Theologians from The Antipodes, Europe, and North America demonstrate thinking about the Trinity in a theological climate shaped by German Protestant theologian Karl Barth (1886-1968). Their topics in
These papers demonstrate the importance of archaeological context in the study of Greek pottery. Topics include the reception and consumption of Greek pottery in various Italic societies, the archaeol
Goodall's (d. 2006) doctoral dissertation on medieval ironwork, submitted to the archaeology department of University College, Cardiff in 1980, remains the definitive survey of iron tools and other fi
Christians in the Twenty-First Century presents a new approach to understanding the Christian faith. While many introductions seek to encompass Christianity's history and theology, this new book treat
The first conference ever devoted to integrated pest management in museums, libraries, galleries, and historic houses, met at the British Library in 2001. The gathering documented here demonstrates ho
