Remarks on the Architecture, Sculpture, and Zodiac of Palmyra: With a Key to the InscriptionsC.J.G. & F. Rivington, 1830 - 20 páginas |
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... monuments were in existence at least a century before the place fell into the possession of the Romans ; one of them being ... monument , that two of the inscriptions in strange characters were copied by Mr. Wood , and of which I have ...
... monuments were in existence at least a century before the place fell into the possession of the Romans ; one of them being ... monument , that two of the inscriptions in strange characters were copied by Mr. Wood , and of which I have ...
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... monuments , and to carry home their plunder for the enrichment and edification of Rome , the capital of the world . 99 The evidence which these sepulchres present , in my humble opinion , disposes of the claims set up by the advocates ...
... monuments , and to carry home their plunder for the enrichment and edification of Rome , the capital of the world . 99 The evidence which these sepulchres present , in my humble opinion , disposes of the claims set up by the advocates ...
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... monument commemorative of the faithful and majestic Abraham , and of the other distinguished characters and events which I have described . Kircher and some others held , that the history and destinies of the Hebrews were to be read in ...
... monument commemorative of the faithful and majestic Abraham , and of the other distinguished characters and events which I have described . Kircher and some others held , that the history and destinies of the Hebrews were to be read in ...
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... monument may be considered an additional page of history in confirmation of the truth of divine writ ; and it likewise furnishes an additional proof of the admirable genius of the man , under whose direction this Zodiac was formed and ...
... monument may be considered an additional page of history in confirmation of the truth of divine writ ; and it likewise furnishes an additional proof of the admirable genius of the man , under whose direction this Zodiac was formed and ...
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... monuments ; for , says he , " as to the point in competition between the two nations ( of Jews and Greeks , ) respecting which of them should have the preference for men of arts and learning ; the reader has no more to do but to consult ...
... monuments ; for , says he , " as to the point in competition between the two nations ( of Jews and Greeks , ) respecting which of them should have the preference for men of arts and learning ; the reader has no more to do but to consult ...
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Abraham acanthus Aleppo alludes allusion Alphabet ancient annual precession appear arts and learning Balbec and Palmyra beautiful Zodiac believe blessed book of Chronicles book of Jasher book of Kings built Cæsars to present Chap characters CHARLES W. W. WYNN CHEGWIN & HALL consideration constellations copied Corinthian and Ionic Corinthian order covenant divine Doctor Halley Egypt Elul emblematically enquiries erected Euphrates extensive and splendid figure finest architectural forms given by Vitruvius go on high Greeks and Romans Hebrew word historian Ionic order Isaac Ishmael Jacob Josephus Julius Aurelius king Solomon letters likewise lion M.P. PRESIDENT magnificent Malchu marble pillars mausolœa monument namely Necho opinion originated palace of Balbec Palmyrene placed possessed PRESCOT present inhabitants prince ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY ruins sacred history sculptured sepulchres signs Solomon splendid than Rome submit the follow supposed Syria Tadmor temple tion volutes wisdom Wood Wood's written ZODIAC OF PALMYRA אבר
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Página 14 - But I will put hooks in thy jaws, and I will cause the fish of thy rivers to stick unto thy scales, and I will bring thee up out of the midst of thy rivers, and all the fish of thy rivers shall stick unto thy scales.
Página 13 - The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him : but his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob...
Página 17 - God hath granted me to speak as I would, and to conceive as is meet for the things that are given me: because it is he that leadeth unto wisdom, and directeth the wise. For in his hand are both we and our words; all wisdom also and knowledge and workmanship.
Página 10 - When we compare the ruins of Balbec with those of many antient cities which we visited in Italy, Greece, Egypt, and in other parts of Asia, we cannot help thinking them the remains of the boldest plan we ever saw attempted in architecture.38 The volume contains discussions and measurements of these ruins, with forty-six full size plates.
Página 11 - Ishmael, because the LORD hath heard thy humiliation. 12. And he will be a wild man, his hand against every man, and every man's hand against him ; and in the presence of all his brethren shall he dwell.
Página 17 - ... the circuits of years, and the positions of stars; "the natures of living creatures, and the furies of wild beasts; the violence of winds, and the reasonings of men; the diversities of plants, and the virtues of roots; 21and all such things as are either secret or manifest, them I know. M For wisdom, which is the worker of all things, taught me...
Página 17 - For himself gave me an unerring knowledge of the things that are : to know the constitution of the world, and the operation of the elements ; the beginning and end and middle of times ; the alternations of the solstices and the changes of seasons ; the circuits of years and the positions of stars...
Página 17 - For he hath given me certain knowledge of the things that are, namely, to know how the world was made, and the operation of the elements : The beginning, ending, and midst of the times: the alterations of the turnings of the sun, and the change of seasons : The circuits of years, and the positions of stars...
Página 12 - He couched, he lay down as a lion, and as a great lion : who shall stir him up ? Blessed is he that blesseth thee, and cursed is he that curseth thee.
Página 5 - All this, said David, the LORD made me understand in writing by his hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern.