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Books on: roman religious festivals

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The Roman Festivals of the Period of the Republic: An Introduction to the Study of the Religion of the Romans

Book by W. Warde Fowler; Macmillan, 1899

Subjects:

Cults--Rome, Festivals, Rome--Religion

Collections: Religious Studies, History, Entire Library

...about the Roman religious calendar...its oldest festivals mark those...on which religious festivals fell might...That the Roman year originally...of Roman religious ideas, and...character of the Roman people...names of the festivals, and the...
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The Religious Experience of the Roman People, from the Earliest Times to the Age of Augustus

Book by W. Warde Fowler; Macmillan, 1911

Subjects:

Cults--Rome, Experience (Religion), Philosophy, Ancient, Rome--Religion

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, Entire Library

...TORONTO THE RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE OF THE ROMAN PEOPLE...THE ROMAN FESTIVALS OF THE PERIOD...pagus: other festivals of the pagus...surviving religious calendar...of early Roman religion...with the religious calendar...on the Roman Festivals of the Period...
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Mission and Conversion: Proselytizing in the Religious History of the Roman Empire

Book by Martin Welsh Goodman; Oxford University Press, 1994

Subjects:

Judaism--History--Talmudic Period, 10-425, Missions--History--Early Church, Ca.30-600, Proselytizing--Judaism--History

Collections: Religious Studies, Entire Library

This is a controversial and important new examination of the origins of Christian mission, set against the background of ancient Judaism and the pagan culture of the Roman Empire. The author's conclusions suggest that mission was not inherent to either early Judaism or Christianity, and was only ...
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This is a controversial and important new examination of the origins of Christian mission, set against the background of ancient Judaism and the pagan culture of the Roman Empire. The author's conclusions suggest that mission was not inherent to either early Judaism or Christianity, and was only sporadically practiced in antiquity by these religions. Clear, accessible, and at the same time displaying considerable scholarship, this book will provide an important challenge and a stimulus to both theologians and historians. In invites a total reconsideration of the grounds for religious conversion in both Christianity and Judaism.
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A Guide to World Fairs and Festivals

Book by Frances Shemanski; Greenwood Press, 1985

Subjects:

Fairs--Directories, Festivals--Directories

Collections: Religious Studies, Entire Library

"This is a companion volume to A Guide to Fairs and Festivals in the United States. It covers seventy-five countries. . . . Recommended for large public libraries. Choice
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Shakespeare Companies and Festivals: An International Guide

Book by Ron Engle, Felicia Hardison Londré, Daniel J. Watermeier; Greenwood Press, 1995

Subjects:

Drama Festivals--Directories, Repertory Theater--Directories, Shakespeare, William--1564-1616--Dramatic Production--Directories

Collections: Literature, Entire Library

Describes over 140 Shakespeare companies and festivals worldwide.

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Journal Articles on: roman religious festivals

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Prints, Salami, and Cheese: Savoring the Roman Festival of the Chinea

Journal article by John E. Moore; The Art Bulletin, Vol. 77, 1995

Subjects:

Engraving--History, Festivals--Portrayals, depictions, etc., Historical prints--History

Collections: Entire Library

...visualization of the rhythms of Roman trades, one stereotyped...the ambitious public festivals of early modern Europe...them. Today, Greek and Roman myths are learned in...overview of 17th-century Roman festivals, see M. Fagiolo dellArco...
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The Roman Banquet: Images of Conviviality

Journal article by Ann Kuttner; The Art Bulletin, Vol. 89, 2007

Subjects:

Books--Book reviews, Domus: Wall Painting in the Roman House (Book)--Book reviews, Houses and Monuments of Pompeii: The Works of Fausto and Felice Niccolini (Book)--Book reviews, The Roman Banquet: Images of Conviviality (Book)--Book reviews, The Social Life of Painting in Ancient Rome and on the Bay of Naples (Book)--Book reviews

Collections: Entire Library

...the great urban festivals; that the Roman banquet everywhere...in political and religious behaviors. Some...for study of the Roman image; for example...translation from Roman palace and mansion...to an ornamented religious architecture and...
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The Monument, or, Christopher Wren's Roman Accent

Journal article by John E. Moore; The Art Bulletin, Vol. 80, 1998

Subjects:

Architecture, Roman--England, Columns--History, London, England--Monuments, statues, etc., National monuments--England

Collections: Entire Library

...lapidary connection to the Roman philosopher. Published in...intellectual underpinnings of many religiously inspired works that appeared...basilicas in the capital of the Roman Catholic Church. Domenico Fontana...provided the wayfarer, "beyond the religious purposes . . . a pasture for...
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Philip II of Spain Champion of Catholicism: David McKinnon-Bell Assesses the Degree to Which Philip II's Policies Were Motivated by Religious Zeal

Journal article by David Mckinnon-Bell; History Review, 2001

Subjects:

Church and state--Spain, History--Study and teaching, Kings and rulers--Religious aspects, Philip II, King of Spain--Religion, Spain--History

Collections: Religious Studies, History, Entire Library

...The Latin Vulgate Bible, and later the Roman Missal and Breviary (published in 1568...irreverent rituals were suppressed and religious instruction and the wearing of vestments...similarly disappointing progress. May festivals were banned, and plays, public meetings...
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Religious Discrimination: A World Survey

Journal article by Jonathan Fox; Journal of International Affairs, Vol. 61, 2007

Subjects:

Book publishing--Surveys, Cambridge University Press, Religious discrimination--Surveys

Collections: Religious Studies, Entire Library

...Quakers, Jehovahs Witnesses, Hasidic Judaism, several Pentecostal churches, four Roman Catholic organizations and the Amish. See the Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance website at http://www.religioustolerance.org/rt_belgi.htm for a more...

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Magazine Articles on: roman religious festivals

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The Roman Ideal of Rural Retirement in Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century England

Magazine article by A.D. Harvey; Contemporary Review, Vol. 288, Autumn 2006

Subjects:

Retirement communities--Forecasts and trends, Rural areas--Forecasts and trends, Sparsely populated areas--Forecasts and trends

Collections: Entire Library

...I am a free-born Roman; suffer then...the court theatre, or for country house festivals. The development of the reading habit...how like a god! 10 At the same time the religious ferments in sixteenth and seventeenth...
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The Muslim Expulsion from Spain: Roger Boase Looks at a Spanish Example of Religious and Ethnic Cleansing

Magazine article by Roger Boase; History Today, Vol. 52, April 2002

Subjects:

Arabs in Spain--History, Deportation--Spain, Muslims--Spain, Race relations--Spain, Spain--History

Collections: Religious Studies, History, Entire Library

...celebrate their own festivals and practise the basic...refusal to renounce their religious and cultural identity...ensure that they remained Roman Catholics and, as slaves...expulsion. Racial and religious intolerance is nowhere...multi-ethnic, multi-religious Europe (it includes...
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Split's Personality: Although Tourists Have Been Rediscovering Croatia's Potential as a Holiday Destination for Several Years Now, Split Remains Something of a Hidden Gem. Jo Sargent Unearths One of Eastern Europe's Best-Kept Secrets Hidden among Some of the Adriatic Coast's Oldest Roman Ruins

Magazine article by Jo Sargent; Geographical, Vol. 77, December 2005

Subjects:

Split, Croatia--Description and travel, Split, Croatia--History, Split, Croatia--Social aspects

Collections: Entire Library

...successive periods being grafted onto the original Roman structure. After the Romans, the city fell under...go in Spring (March-May) when there are several religious and cultural festivals. Dont miss If you venture outside Split, try Risnjak...
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Ethiopia's New Millennium: A.S.H. Smyth Witnesses the First Meskel Festival of Ethiopia's Third Millennium, in the Ancient Capital of Gonder

Magazine article by A.S.H. Smyth; History Today, Vol. 58, January 2008

Subjects:

Ethiopia--Fairs and festivals, Ethiopian culture--Fairs and festivals, New Year--Rites, ceremonies and celebrations

Collections: History, Entire Library

...true cross--is one of the most important festivals in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church year...March 19th, AD 326, Helena, mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine, assisted by Bishop...affair, but Meskel is an all-purpose major religious event. And beyond its specific commemorative...
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The Life and Death of Puppets

Magazine article by Eileen Blumenthal; American Theatre, Vol. 14, January 1997

Subjects:

International Festival of Puppet Theater--Evaluation, Puppet festivals--Evaluation, Puppet theater--Fairs, festivals, etc.

Collections: Entire Library

...Clockworks Theater (featured in the festivals late night Puppet Cabaret...ownership). And the gifted artist Roman Paska went over the top with...often play major social and religious roles in the passage between life and death. Some of the festivals most haunting shows played...

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Newspaper Articles on: roman religious festivals

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Religion New Jamaican Tourism Lure; Fun in the Son Gospel Festival Joins Fun in Sun

Newspaper article; The Washington Times, April 25, 2006

Subjects:

Festivals--Religious aspects, Sales promotions--Religious aspects, Tourism promotion--Religious aspects, Tourism--Religious aspects, Travel industry--Religious aspects

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...philo-Semitic communities on Earth," he said. "There is such religious tolerance here. We respect each others religions." Religion...public schools, and Jamaica is the first country where the Roman Catholic Church joined the National Council of Churches - a...
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Activists Fight Battle for Religious Liberty All over the World

Newspaper article by Larry Witham; The Washington Times, June 14, 1998

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...a May protest following the death of Roman Catholic Bishop John Joseph. Christians...Cold War has brought a wide range of religious tensions to the fore around the world...thugs associated with local Catholic festivals. * China enacts a law to register and...
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Church Festival to Raise Funds Aurora Parish Needs Money for Expansion

Newspaper article by Deborah Johnson; Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), October 13, 2005

Subjects:

Festivals, Fund raising

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...Deborah Johnson Daily Herald Correspondent Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Church in Aurora is gearing up for a four-day festival...available, such as the priests living room or the basement. The religious education instructor works out of the garage. "I have people...
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It's Largely a Pagan Festival That Gives Us All Pleasure

Newspaper article; Daily Post (Liverpool, England), December 26, 2006

Subjects:

Festivals

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...the year, to anticipate the return of the sun. The ancient Roman Saturnalia, a wild carnival of celebration, is the most famous...still called "Christmas" - that word has ceased to have any religious significance to most people who just accept it as a relic of...
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Marital Rite Unites 40,000 at Stadium

Newspaper article by Larry Witham; The Washington Times, November 30, 1997

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...Alexandria attend a Roman Catholic church...III. Previous festivals were held in...humanity." The six religious leaders who offered...spiritual or religious groups hold mass festivals." Rev. Moon...Mormon and she a Roman Catholic. The...

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Encyclopedia Articles on: roman religious festivals

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Roman Religion

Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2007

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

ROMAN RELIGION the religious beliefs and practices...he held various festivals throughout the...began to influence Roman religious thought. In the...It was in this religious air that Christianity...the History of Roman Religion (1922...
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Tragedy

Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2007

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...were part of the Attic religious festivals held in honor of the...drama. The plays of the Roman tragedian Seneca...and Later Tragedy Roman works are significant...go back once again to religious drama, in this case...
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Boxing

Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2007

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...strips of leather around their hands and wrists. Under Roman rule, these thongs (the caestus) were laced with metal...as a common sport. It persisted at local fairs and religious festivals throughout medieval Europe and was especially popular...
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Carnival

Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2007

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...communal celebration, especially the religious celebration in Catholic countries that...the use of a float. It was during the Roman Empire that carnivals reached an unparalleled...been loosely applied to include local festivals, traveling circuses, bazaars, and other...
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Dionysus

Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2007

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...Greeks and was associated with various religious cults. He was probably in origin a Thracian...satyrs, sileni, maenads, and nymphs. Many festivals were held in honor of Dionysus; most...Dionysiac Mysteries of the Hellenistic and Roman Age (1975). ____________________ The...

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