Remarks on the Architecture, Sculpture, and Zodiac of Palmyra: With a Key to the InscriptionsC.J.G. & F. Rivington, 1830 - 20 pages |
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... marble pillars ( at Palmyra ) were the gift of the Emperor Adrian , and particularly those of the long portico ; for that none of the inscriptions are before that date . And it was usual for the Cæsars to present cities that obliged ...
... marble pillars ( at Palmyra ) were the gift of the Emperor Adrian , and particularly those of the long portico ; for that none of the inscriptions are before that date . And it was usual for the Cæsars to present cities that obliged ...
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... marble ; that the stones were of an immense size ; he mentions the pillars and the Corinthian work ; ( for that was the term which the Greeks , for whom he wrote , would understand , ) the inimitable flower work , the extensive vaults ...
... marble ; that the stones were of an immense size ; he mentions the pillars and the Corinthian work ; ( for that was the term which the Greeks , for whom he wrote , would understand , ) the inimitable flower work , the extensive vaults ...
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... marble . The great legislator of the world when delivering , by Moses , a record of his divine acts and his laws to the Israelites , gave direc- tions that they should constantly study them , teach them to their children , and be ...
... marble . The great legislator of the world when delivering , by Moses , a record of his divine acts and his laws to the Israelites , gave direc- tions that they should constantly study them , teach them to their children , and be ...
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... marble at Rome , and published a second time by Spon , with another of the same sort . Doctor Halley , who found an ... marbles . " The Abbé Barthelemy , about 80 years ago , wrote a dissertation upon these inscriptions ; but I have not ...
... marble at Rome , and published a second time by Spon , with another of the same sort . Doctor Halley , who found an ... marbles . " The Abbé Barthelemy , about 80 years ago , wrote a dissertation upon these inscriptions ; but I have not ...
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... marble are obliterated . Nos . 11 and 12 , were copied by Mr. Wood , from under the sculptured heads in one of the sepulchres which is represented in plate 57. Owing , probably , to the defects in the marble , there are three of the ...
... marble are obliterated . Nos . 11 and 12 , were copied by Mr. Wood , from under the sculptured heads in one of the sepulchres which is represented in plate 57. Owing , probably , to the defects in the marble , there are three of the ...
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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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Page 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.
Page 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...
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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...
Page 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...
Page 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...
Page 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.
Page 5 - All this, said David, the LORD made me understand in writing by his hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern.