From the Crucifix to the Cross and the Heretics
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La Dott.ssa Harriet Crawford è un'archeologa di spicco specializzata nell'antichità dell'Asia occidentale, spinta da una profonda e duratura passione per i Sumeri e la loro civiltà. La sua vasta esperienza sul campo, inclusi ruoli di leadership in significative spedizioni archeologiche in Kuwait e Bahrein, informa le sue autorevoli opere scritte. Ha pubblicato numerosi articoli e libri, mostrando il suo profondo impegno nello svelare e interpretare il passato. Il lavoro della Crawford offre spunti inestimabili sulla storia antica della regione.




The rediscovery of Ur -- The earliest levels at Ur -- Uruk and Jemdat Nasr -- The rise of the city state -- Art and technology: objects from the royal cemetery -- The defeat of the city state by the rulers of Akkad -- Imperial Ur: the public face -- Ur beyond the sacred precinct: Ur III to Isin/Larsa (early old Babylonian) periods -- Post-imperial Ur: Kassites to Neo-Babylonians -- Death and rebirth.
This work reviews the social and technological developments in Mesopotamia from 3800 to 2000 BC. číst celé
Stories Of Western Mexico (1909)
Focusing on the religious evolution in Western Mexico, this collection of stories examines the shift from the traditional crucifix to the modern cross, symbolizing broader changes in Christianity. It highlights the historical significance of heretics who challenged established beliefs, offering insights into the region's rich cultural and spiritual landscape. This book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of history and religion in Western Mexico, while also being a testament to the preservation of important literary works.