This book argues that Aristotle used "the most traditional Greek ideas about the gods" to develop and defend his physical, metaphysical, and ethical teachings. This revolutionary thesis stands in stark contrast to studies of Aristotle's texts that normally portray him as a "natural theologian" using rational tools to elaborate his own conception of God or the gods. Bodeus argues that Aristotle is more closely aligned with popular Greek religion ...

A handbook for use in seminaries, Sabbath schools, families and by all students of the Bible. The branch of biblical science known as antiquities has to do with the peoples among whom the Bible arose, especially with the Hebrews. In this book, the subject refers mainly to the social, civil and religious conditions of the Hebrew people in biblical times. Contains numerous illustrations and tables. ...

Volume 2 of 2. An examination of the religious beliefs of the Oceanic, Central African, and Amazonian primitives, their development among the later Indo-Asiatic and totemic peoples, their interpretation by the Western-Asiatic and Caucasian races of Neolithic culture, and their possible connection with the earliest religion of mankind. With 103 plates and illustrations. ...

Studies based on a course of lectures delivered April 1912 at Columbia University. Much of the content is old in concept, however, all has been reconsidered and put into print. The author is a literary scholar, who became interested in the importance of primitive religion and anthropology while an undergraduate. This writing represents the way in which large issues of Greek religion have taken shape through the mind of a reader of many periods of ...

A reference tool of vital importance, this volume offers state-of-the-art presentations of Dead Sea Scrolls prayers, psalms, and other texts possibly used in the Qumran community worship. Not only does this book shed light onto resources for early Jewish worship, but it presents the full critical text of several non-Masoretic psalms and the Angelic Liturgy, offering deep insights into the liturgical aspects of early Judaism. ...

The origin of the science of symbols is lost in the distance of time, and seems to be connected with the cradle of humanity. The oldest religions were governed by it; the arts of design, architecture, statuary and painting were born under its influence, and primitive writing was one of its applications. This book compares the Egyptian symbols with those found in the works of Hebrews. ...

Baylor University Press proudly announces the publication of Horton Foote's Genesis of an American Playwright. In conjunction with the publication of this book, Baylor University will be holding the first annual Horton Foote American Playwrights Festival to celebrate the life and work of one of America's greatest playwrights. Please join the Press and the University on this occasion, March 3-6, 2004. You can find more information about the ...

Comments on the miraculous shroud, said to have been Jesus' burial cloth, and reactions to its public display. Illustrated with photographs. Contents: Introductory; Description of the shroud; Scientific investigation; Holy shroud and the Gospel narratives; Holy shroud as a record of the passion; Face of Christ; History of the holy shroud; Holy shroud and the Church; Holy shroud and Christian art. ...

The Chalice of Antioch is a unique product of the ancient silversmith's art, whose beauty needs no description. Dr. Eisen undertook the investigation of this archaeological object and as a working hypothesis, he has assumed that the traditional attribution of the New Testament book is correct and there is truth in early Christian tradition. The degree to which this hypothesis actually works may be seen within the book. ...

Volume 1 of 2 - The Circle. The problem of finding the true origin of the word 'church' has drawn the author vastly further than he ever anticipated, for this origin would seem to go back far into the beginnings of European civilization, and there is as much to be said of the word's pagan as of its Christian history. Contents: Circular churchyard; Round Barrow; Evolution of the Sepulchral ring; Origin of the Sepulchral ring; Achean, Latin & ...