From The Passion To The Church Of The Holy Sepulchre

Author : Jordan J. Ryan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567677464

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From the Passion to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre by Jordan J. Ryan Pdf

Since the early 4th century, Christian pilgrims and visitors to Judea and Galilee have worshipped at and been inspired by monumental churches erected at sites traditionally connected with the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. This book examines the history and archaeology of early Christian holy sites and traditions connected with specific places in order to understand them as interpretations of Jesus and to explore them as instantiations of memories of him. Ryan's overarching aim is to construe these places as instantiations of what historian Pierre Nora has called “lieux de mémoires,” sites where memory crystallizes and, where possible, to track the course and development of the traditions underlying them from their genesis in the Gospel narratives to their eventual solidification in the form of pilgrimage sites. So doing will bring rarely considered evidence to the study of early Christian memory, which in turn helps to illuminate the person of Jesus himself in both history and reception.

Author : Justin L. Kelley
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781789690576

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The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Text and Archaeology by Justin L. Kelley Pdf

This book studies the archaeological record of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, surveying past excavations as well as recent research carried out within the church over the past three decades. An archaeological survey provides historical context for the second part of the book—a collection of primary sources pertinent to the history of the church.

Author : Charles River Charles River Editors
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1978083475

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The Order of the Holy Sepulchre by Charles River Charles River Editors Pdf

*Includes pictures *Includes contemporary accounts of the order *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "But as for these enemies of mine, who did not want me to reign over them, bring them here and slaughter them before me." - Luke 19:27 For centuries, Christians and Muslims were embroiled in one of the most infamous territorial disputes of all time, viciously and relentlessly battling one another for the Holy Land. In the heart of Jerusalem sat one of the shining jewels of the Christian faith, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Legend has it that this was where their Savior had been buried before his fabled resurrection. What was more, it was said to house the very cross Jesus Christ had died upon. It was for precisely these reasons that fearless pilgrims, near and far, risked their lives and made the treacherous trek to Jerusalem. Of course, this also made the basilica a perfect target, so much so that a powerful company of knights was founded to guard the church and defend its presence in the Promised Land. Though the Equestrian Knights of the Holy Sepulchre no longer sport the fancy coats of mail or shiny swords of their ancestors, their noble cause lives on, and they continue to aim to protect one of Christianity's holiest sites. Today, there exists 20,000-30,000 Knights and Ladies of the Holy Sepulchre in over 60 nations around the globe, a figure that is constantly growing. Its members today continue to provide support (now mostly financial and moral) to its main basilica, and they focus on enriching the order's philanthropic operations, as well as "strengthening the practice of Christian life amongst its members." Its members also serve as missionaries, spreading the gospel and the order's mission to both Catholics, non-Catholics, and even the non-religious, all over the world. The Order of the Holy Sepulchre: The History of the Catholic Order Established during the Crusades for the Promised Land examines the events leading up to its founding, its development throughout the years, its inner workings, and the lives of these famous knights of God. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about the Order of the Holy Sepulchre like never before.

Author : Suzanne M. Yeager
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2008-11-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521877923

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Jerusalem in Medieval Narrative by Suzanne M. Yeager Pdf

An original study of the political, religious and literary uses of representations of the holy city in the fourteenth century.

Author : Suzanne Conklin Akbari,Amilcare Iannucci
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2008-12-27
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781442693289

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Marco Polo and the Encounter of East and West by Suzanne Conklin Akbari,Amilcare Iannucci Pdf

Few figures from history evoke such vivid Orientalist associations as Marco Polo, the Venetian merchant, explorer, and writer whose accounts of the "Far East" sparked literary and cultural imaginations. The essays in Marco Polo and the Encounter of East and West challenge what many scholars perceived to be an opposition of "East" and "West" in Polo's writings. These writers argue that Marco Polo's experiences along the Silk Road should instead be considered a fertile interaction of cultural exchange. The volume begins with detailed studies of Marco Polo's narrative in its many medieval forms (including French, Italian, and Latin versions). They place the text in its material and generic contexts, and situate Marco Polo's account within the conventions of travel literature and manuscript illumination. Other essays consider the appropriation of Marco Polo's narrative in adaptations, translation, and cinematic art. The concluding section presents historiographic and poetic accounts of the place of Marco Polo in the context of a global world literature. By considering the production and reception of The Travels, this collection lays the groundwork for new histories of world literature written from the perspective of cultural, economic, and linguistic exchange, rather than conquest and conflict.

Author : Francis Cheetham
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Art
ISBN : 1843830094

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English Medieval Alabasters by Francis Cheetham Pdf

Francis Cheetham's classic survey of English medieval alabasters includes a richly illustrated catalogue of the Victoria and Albert Museum's unparalleled collection. English alabasters represent a unique contribution to medieval art. Less sophisticated, perhaps, than other contemporary forms of religious art, they were a neglected area of study until this volume was first published in 1984. Stories from the New Testament and The Golden Legend were the most favoured subjects, and the numerous examples that survive in churches and museums throughout Europe attest to their wide and enduring appeal. FrancisCheetham examines here all aspects of their production and demonstrates how the panels and altarpieces can aid our understanding of life and devotional practice in medieval times. At the heart of this fascinating study is arichly illustrated catalogue of the 260 examples in the collection of London's Victoria and Albert Museum: a collection "so comprehensive that it would be possible to write a survey of the subject almost without recourse to pieces elsewhere," as Sir Roy Strong notes in his Foreword. Their division into subject categories is an invaluable aid to identification and classification. The late Francis Cheetham was an acknowledged expert on medieval English alabasters, and this reissue of his classic work will be welcomed by historians, art historians, collectors and dealers alike, taking its place alongside his Alabaster Images of Medieval England which was published by the Boydell Press in 2003.

Author : Adrian Boas
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1088 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317408314

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The Crusader World by Adrian Boas Pdf

The Crusader World is a multidisciplinary survey of the current state of research in the field of crusader studies, an area of study which has become increasingly popular in recent years. In this volume Adrian Boas draws together an impressive range of academics, including work from renowned scholars as well as a number of though-provoking pieces from emerging researchers, in order to provide broad coverage of the major aspects of the period. This authoritative work will play an important role in the future direction of crusading studies. This volume enriches present knowledge of the crusades, addressing such wide-ranging subjects as: intelligence and espionage, gender issues, religious celebrations in crusader Jerusalem, political struggles in crusader Antioch, the archaeological study of battle sites and fortifications, diseases suffered by the crusaders, crusading in northern Europe and Spain and the impact of Crusader art. The relationship between Crusaders and Muslims, two distinct and in many way opposing cultures, is also examined in depth, including a discussion of how the Franks perceived their enemies. Arranged into eight thematic sections, The Crusader World considers many central issues as well as a large number of less familiar topics of the crusades, crusader society, history and culture. With over 100 photographs, line drawings and maps, this impressive collection of essays is a key resource for students and scholars alike.

Author : George Jeffery
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-12
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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A Brief Description of the Holy Sepulchre Jerusalem and Other Christian Churches in the Holy City by George Jeffery Pdf

Detailed 1919 exploration of the construction, destruction and restoration of the church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.

Author : Kathryn Blair Moore
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-02-27
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781107139084

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The Architecture of the Christian Holy Land by Kathryn Blair Moore Pdf

Moore traces and re-interprets the significance of the architecture of the Christian Holy Land within changing religious and political contexts.

Author : Gil Fishhof
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2023-12-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781003850588

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Shaping Identities in a Holy Land by Gil Fishhof Pdf

In the 88 years between its establishment by the victorious armies of the First Crusade and its collapse following the disastrous defeat at Hattin, the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem was the site of vibrant artistic and architectural activity. As the crusaders rebuilt some of Christendom's most sacred churches, or embellished others with murals and mosaics, a unique and highly original art was created. Focusing on the sculptural, mosaic, and mural cycles adorning some of the most important shrines in the Kingdom (such as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, The Basilica of the Annunciation, and the Church of the Nativity), this book offers a broad perspective of Crusader art and architecture. Among the many aspects discussed are competition among pilgrimage sites, crusader manipulation of biblical models, the image of the Muslim, and others. Building on recent developments in the fields of patronage studies and reception theory, the book offers a study of the complex ways in which Crusader art addressed its diverse audiences (Franks, indigenous eastern Christians, pilgrims) while serving the intentions of its patrons. Of particular interest to scholars and students of the Crusades and of Crusader art, as well as scholars and students of medieval art in general, this book will appeal to all those engaging with intercultural encounters, acculturation, Christian-Muslim relations, pilgrimage, the Holy Land, medieval devotion and theology, Byzantine art, reception theory and medieval patronage.

Author : Colin Morris
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2005-03-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780198269281

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The Sepulchre of Christ and the Medieval West by Colin Morris Pdf

What was the impact of the tomb of Christ in Jerusalem on the history of western Europe? Colin Morris shows that the Holy Sepulchre had a vital influence on pilgrimage, the Crusades, the cult of the Cross, and art and architecture. The recovery of the Tomb was a central objective of the Crusades, and so Morris examines the emergence of hostility between Christendom and Islam.

Author : James Francis LePree Ph.D.,Ljudmila Djukic
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 613 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9798216057369

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The Byzantine Empire [2 volumes] by James Francis LePree Ph.D.,Ljudmila Djukic Pdf

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.

Author : Grazia Tucci
Publisher : Altralinea Edizioni
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-28
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9788894869781

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Jerusalem. The Holy Sepulchre by Grazia Tucci Pdf

Jerusalem is situated in a highly seismic zone, and in the past has been the theatre of disastrous earthquakes. One of these was the 1927 quake, which seriously damaged the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre. A study of the city of Jerusalem has revealed a cyclical pattern of repeated seismic events, every 100 years or so. The desire to avert a danger, foretold in advance, lay behind the project described in this volume. In 2006 the three Major Communities of the Holy Sepulchre invited a research team from Florence University. Architects, surveyors, geologists and structural engineers conducted the investigations, in a highly interdisciplinary collaboration. It was an extraordinary opportunity to draw up a complete survey, using new technology. This resulted in a three-dimensional digital model of the structural situation on that date: a powerful, exhaustive tool for the continuation of further research, and documentation, in the future.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1899
Category : Bible
ISBN : UOM:39015080025730

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Holy Week. The Passion. The Resurrection by Anonim Pdf

Author : John Peterson
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1998-02-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780819224941

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A Walk in Jerusalem by John Peterson Pdf

A thoughtful meditation on the Stations of the Cross for followers who want a deeper understanding of the Passion and the meaning of Easter. With a helpful map, illustrations. Every Friday in Jerusalem, Franciscan monks take groups of pilgrims down the Via Dolorosa, the road Christ may have walked on his way to the cross. Stopping at each of fourteen locations that mark events in the final days of Christ’s life, the pilgrims recall the Passion story and offer prayers for the world. In A Walk in Jerusalem, The Rev. Canon John L. Peterson, Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, brings new life to this centuries-old ritual known as the Stations of the Cross. Illustrated with a map, 14 black-and-white photographs, and 14 pen-and-ink drawings, this helpful guide provides the appropriate episode of the Passion story along with a meditation and brief liturgy that apply that story to today’s world. Designed for use on Good Friday or general devotions, A Walk in Jerusalem offers new insight into the Passion Narratives and encouragement to live as Christ taught. “A very moving presentation of the Way of the Cross.”―Religious Resources International