Encyclopedia Of The Holy Grail

Author : Jeffrey John Dixon
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2023-03-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781476687940

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Encyclopedia of the Holy Grail by Jeffrey John Dixon Pdf

In the twelfth century, a French poet wrote a verse romance about a young knight who witnesses a mysterious procession centered on a radiant vessel, a "grail." Left unfinished, the poem inspired other writers of prose and verse, until the story was completely rewritten into the Arthurian romances, in which the vessel becomes a relic of the Last Supper, the Holy Grail. For hundreds of years, the Grail story has haunted the western imagination. But the original medieval texts are full of inconsistencies, as different writers attempted to complete the story in varied ways. This encyclopedia illuminates a path through the Perilous Forest of literature and legend. Entries summarize the stories of the principal characters, sacred objects and places associated with the Grail. An Afterword shows how mysteries of the grail continue to enchant the scholars and creative writers who have transformed the medieval legend into modern mythology.

Author : Arthur Edward Waite
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780486452791

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The Holy Grail by Arthur Edward Waite Pdf

The Grail legend is the centerpiece of Arthurian literature, and this classic work by the renowned scholar Arthur Edward Waite ranks among the most informative and profound books ever written on the subject. While the myths surrounding the Holy Grail are seemingly in harmony with orthodox religion, Waite reveals that beneath their pious surface, they are as subversive as any other form of mysticism — illustrating the symbolic nature of doctrinal teachings, no more intended for literal interpretation than is any fiction. With this informative study, Waite restores the full and true meaning of the knightly quests for honor and adventure as journeys of the soul.

Author : Thomas J. Craughwell
Publisher : Image
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2011-07-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307590732

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Saints Preserved by Thomas J. Craughwell Pdf

A “fascinating” (HuffPost) tour of the sometimes surprising ancient relics left behind in the modern world, from the Crown of Thrones at Notre Dame to the skeleton of a Roman martyr enshrined in a cathedral in Los Angeles. A finger, a lock of hair, a crucifix, a chalice—if such items belonged to a saint, they are considered to be relics and as such are venerated by the Catholic Church. Anyone who thinks that relics are remnants of the Middle Ages should log on to eBay. On any day of the week the online shopper will find a thriving business in the sale of these items, ranging from the dust from the tomb of Christ to splinters of the True Cross to bone fragments of countless holy men and women. In Saints Preserved: An Encyclopedia of Relics, author Thomas J. Craughwell takes us on an exhilarating journey through the life and death of more than three hundred saints and along the way enlightens us about the sometimes strange bits and pieces that the saints left behind. Including entries on the famous (Saint Peter, Saint Francis, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux) and the not so famous (Saint Foy, Saint Sicaire, Saint Chrysogonus), Saints Preserved also features information on such notable relics as the Holy House where Jesus, Mary, and Joseph lived; the Holy Grail; and the seven places that claim to possess the head of Saint John the Baptist—among them a mosque in Damascus. Moreover, this book includes major relics that are enshrined in the United States. From the extraordinary Aachen relics to the remains of Saint Zita, Saints Preserved is an indispensable compendium for spiritual seekers, history buffs, and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of the Catholic faith.

Author : Norris J. Lacy,Geoffrey Ashe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 728 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Arthurian romances
ISBN : PSU:000016021884

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The Arthurian Encyclopedia by Norris J. Lacy,Geoffrey Ashe Pdf

An encyclopedia of the arts, characters, history, legend, archaeology, themes, motifs, objects, and literature of the Arthurian legend.

Author : Thamer Naouech
Publisher : Thamer Naouech
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9798697533154

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Prime Numbers: The Holy Grail Of Mathematics by Thamer Naouech Pdf

It is undeniable how prime numbers are one of the most beautiful and fascinating topics in mathematics. But what are prime numbers? Are they only numbers that are divisible by 1 and themselves, or do they have another interesting hidden face?Throughout history, the mystery of prime numbers has challenged the greatest minds in mathematics starting from Euclid of Alexandria to Fermat, Euler, Gauss, and Erdős,… who attempted to solve the puzzling problem of primes. The achievements they realized and the secrets they revealed can only assert how deep the concept of prime numbers is. Starting from how prime numbers exist in nature, and how they are of great use in modern cryptography on which our daily life completely depends, the author travels in the holy kingdom of primes diving into some conjectures involving those special numbers. From the Riemann Hypothesis and the well-known zeta function, he explains how a note in the margin turned to be Fermat’s Last Theorem, one of the most important problems in the history of mathematics. From Mersenne Primes, he gets to the twin primes, those shining little stars in the blue sky of primes. And from Euclid’s proof of the infinite number of primes he gets to a hidden pattern in the distribution of primes discovered by Stanisław Ulam and called the Ulam Spiral. After this little trip, you will know, dear reader, why prime numbers deserve to be called "the holy grail of mathematics".

Author : Karen Ralls
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781564149268

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Knights Templar Encyclopedia by Karen Ralls Pdf

Historian Ralls has written an authoritative source book on the fascinating history behind the most famous military religious order of the Crusades--the Knights Templar. This encyclopedia also includes a wealth of information on the key Templar people, places, events, and more.

Author : Norris J. Lacy,Geoffrey Ashe,Sandra Ness Ihle,Marianne E. Kalinke,Raymond H. Thompson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 655 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-05
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781136606335

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The New Arthurian Encyclopedia by Norris J. Lacy,Geoffrey Ashe,Sandra Ness Ihle,Marianne E. Kalinke,Raymond H. Thompson Pdf

First published in 1996. Now updated with a new information-packed 40-page Supplement covering the years 1990-1995, this unique Encyclopedia highlights the World of King Arthur from its origins in Dark Age Britain to the present day, when Arthurian novels, films, and music continue to appear around the world at an astonishing rate. The Supplement, which provides five full years of coverage not available anywhere else, enhances the usefulness of more than 1,300 entries on all aspects of the Arthurian legend-in literature, history, folklore, archaeology, art, and music. Written by an international team of over 130 authorities, no oth­er work approaches this A-Z guide to the legends of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table for breadth and depth of coverage. This is the ultimate source for reliable information on topics as diverse as the Grail, Tristan and Isolde, Lancelot and Guenevere, Arthurian operas, the historicity of Arthur, and more.

Author : Richard Leviton
Publisher : Hampton Roads Publishing
Page : 884 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2005-10-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781612832982

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Encyclopedia of Earth Myths by Richard Leviton Pdf

Discover what secrets myths from twenty-one different cultures from around the world reveal about our planet in this A to Z guide. Richard Leviton has become the pre-eminent authority on sacred sites and visionary geography. Through books such as Signs on the Earth, The Emerald Modem, and The Galaxy on Earth, he has explored both the personal and universal aspects of our connection to the planet. Now he shows in Encyclopedia of Earth Myths how many of the oldest and most evocative of the world’s myths contain a secret about the Earth. They tell something vital about its make-up and history and our long-standing human relation to it. Encyclopedia of Earth Myths offers a unique blueprint for understanding world mythology. Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell tutored us in the psychological relevance of myths and the universality of their themes. Now Richard Leviton shows us how they reveal hidden clues about the Earth’s spiritual landscape. Using clairvoyance and scholarship, Leviton examines 153 mythic topics in A-Z fashion drawn from twenty-one cultures to tease out their information about Earth’s secret landscape. Each entry shows how something considered merely mythic—dragons, giants, the Minotaur, Holy Grail, Fountain of Youth, Golden Apples—actually decodes and illuminates the planet’s esoteric make-up. Whether it’s African, Tibetan, Native American, Hindu, Peruvian, Egyptian, Greek, or one of fourteen other cultures, myths of many cultures all point to the planet. It’s as if clues about the Earth’s visionary geography have been scattered in all cultures, awaiting our retrieval and decoding. Encyclopedia of Earth Myths is also a practical tutorial for a new subject: our Earth. But this is virtually a new planet we’re being introduced to here. The result is an essential reference for anyone interested in world mythology who wants to look beyond the cloak of mythic symbolism and see the world anew.

Author : John Michael Greer
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1567183360

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The New Encyclopedia of the Occult by John Michael Greer Pdf

"Written by a practitioner of various Western occult traditions -- the author has a background in druidism, freemasonry, cabala, Louisiana hoodoo, and is a certified tarot grandmaster -- this is an authoritative and engaging reference on the occult. Cross-references lead to relevant entries, and sources for further reading are often suggested (a bibliography of these sources is included at the end of the volume). Extensively researched yet concise, this encyclopedia will provide a wide range of users with information on both occult history and current practice."--"Reference that rocks," American Libraries, May 2005.

Author : Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Publisher : Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Page : 2114 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2008-05-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781593394929

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Britannica Concise Encyclopedia by Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. Pdf

Britannica Concise Encyclopedia is the perfect resource for information on the people, places, and events of yesterday and today. Students, teachers, and librarians can find fast facts combined with the quality and accuracy that have made Britannica the brand to trust. A tool for both the classroom and the library, no other desk reference can compare.

Author : Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc
Publisher : Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc.
Page : 2900 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781625131720

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Britannica Student Encyclopedia by Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc Pdf

Entertaining and informative, the newly updated Britannica Student Encyclopedia helps children gain a better understanding of their world. Updated for 2015, more than 2,250 captivating articles cover everything from Barack Obama to video games. Children are sure to immerse themselves in 2,700 photos, charts, and tables that help explain concepts and subjects, as well as 1,200 maps and flags from across the globe. Britannica Student is curriculum correlated and a recent winner of the 2008 Teachers Choice Award and 2010 AEP Distinguished achievement award.

Author : Herry Lonelich,Frederick James Furnivall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1875
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:13016701

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The History of the Holy Grail, Englisht, Ab. 1450 A.D. by Herry Lonelich,Frederick James Furnivall Pdf

Author : Theresa Bane
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781476639208

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Encyclopedia of Mythological Objects by Theresa Bane Pdf

Curious about the chains that bound Fenriswulf in Norse mythology? Or the hut of Baba Yaga, the infamous witch of Russian folklore? Containing more than one thousand detailed entries on the magical and mythical items from the different folklore, legends, and religions the world over, this encyclopedia is the first of its kind. From Abadi, the named stone in Roman mythology to Zul-Hajam, one of the four swords said to belong to the prophet Mohammed, each item is described in as much detail as the original source material provided, including information on its origin, who was its wielder, and the extent of its magical abilities. The text also includes a comprehensive cross-reference system and an extensive bibliography to aid researchers.

Author : John Michael Greer
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2010-06-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780007359172

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The Element Encyclopedia of Secret Societies: The Ultimate A–Z of Ancient Mysteries, Lost Civilizations and Forgotten Wisdom by John Michael Greer Pdf

Discover everything you ever wanted to know about secret societies like the Freemasons, the historical mystery of Atlantis, why King Arthur, Leonardo da Vinci and Hitler are key figures, plus conspiracy theories, forgotten sciences and ancient wisdom.

Author : Michael Lewis-Beck,Alan E Bryman,Tim Futing Liao
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 1529 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2003-12-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781452261454

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The SAGE Encyclopedia of Social Science Research Methods by Michael Lewis-Beck,Alan E Bryman,Tim Futing Liao Pdf

"This defining work will be valuable to readers and researchers in social sciences and humanities at all academic levels. As a teaching resource it will be useful to instructors and students alike and will become a standard reference source. Essential for general and academic collections." --CHOICE This Encyclopedia provides readers with authoritative essays on virtually all social science methods topics, quantitative and qualitative, by an international collection of experts. Organized alphabetically, the Encyclopedia of Social Science Research Methods covers research terms ranging from different methodological approaches to epistemological issues and specific statistical techniques. Written to be accessible to general readers, the Encyclopedia entries do not require advanced knowledge of mathematics or statistics to understand the purposes or basic principles of any of the methods. To accomplish this goal, there are two major types of entries: definitions consisting of a paragraph or two to provide a quick explanation of a methodological term; and topical treatments or essays that discuss the nature, history, applications, and implications of using a certain method, including suggested readings and references. Readers are directed to related topics via cross-referenced terms that appear in small capital letters. By assembling entries of varied origins and serving different research purposes, readers will be able to benefit from this immense source of methodological expertise in advancing their understanding of research. With three volumes and more than 900 signed entries, the Encyclopedia of Social Science Research Methods will be a critical addition to any social science library.