Articles related to "Codex"

A discussion of the historical context, textual style, and narrative voice of The Florentine Codex, the most detailed Indian account to have survived from the New World.

Handwritten over 1600 years ago, the manuscript contains the Christian Bible in Greek, with the oldest complete copy of the New Testament ever found.

Luc Reid talks about the online writers' group Codex, his upcoming work, and radio commentary.

Built at the foot of Mount Sinai, St Catherine's Monastery, is one of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world and the original home of the Codex Sinaiticus.

The Gnostic Gospels of the Nag Hammadi contained in 13 codices and 52 treatises are fascinating for academic historians and religious theologians alike.

The Codex Gigas ("giant book"), also known as the Devil's Bible, dates to around 1230 CE and is thought to be one of the world's largest illuminated manuscripts.

Fantasy author Jim Hines talks about his latest book, GOBLIN HERO, the sequel to GOBLIN QUEST.

Health freedom campaign group the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH) has outlined a challenge against a critical process in the global regulation of dietary supplements.

More conversation with fantasy author Elaine Isaak, author of The Singer's Crown and The Eunuch's Heir

After the September 20, 2008 release of Brisingr, young-adult fans of Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Trilogy need something new to read.

Spanish conquistador and perpetrator of the most brutal massacre associated with the Conquest of New Spain.

The above question is of great importance as Bible versions can vary significantly.

Did the apostle Paul command women to silence in the church, or was this command the product of a growing and developing post-Pauline patriarchal church?

Looking for a dragon gift or faerie pictures to share with the fantasy lover in your family? Check out this mythology pop up book, faerie lore guide, and dragon story.

A textual comparison of conquistador Bernal Diaz' 'The conquest of New Spain' and the anonymous Aztec informants of 'The Florentine Codex.'

Written by a nameless author in the mid 16th century in the Quiche language with Latin characters, the Popol Vuh is a valuable record of pre-Hispanic Maya thought.

On 1st November 2009 the BM will host a family fun day exploring Mexican fiesta, Day of the Dead. Visitors will see performances, talks, processions and demonstrations.

The Babylonian king Hammurabi develops one of the earliest written law codes in ancient Mesopotamia. The codex gives insights into Babylonian culture and ancient law.

Bible Manuscripts looks at Christian Bibles from 2nd Century Egyptian and Greek fragments to the Psalter of Henry VIII, the Lindisfarne Gospels and the Codex Sinaiticus.

Human beings have eaten each other throughout history for a variety of different cultural, criminal, religious and philosophical reasons not always with evil intent.

An exhibition of lavishly illustrated, exceptionally rare Muslim, Christian and Jewish manuscripts is on at London's British Library and runs from 27 April - 23 Sept 2007

This book explores how the sacred texts evolved and were passed down over time. It looks at the differences and similarities between Jewish, Christian and Muslim texts.

Many May and June three-year-olds top, or flop in March when their run for the roses and the Triple Crown starts to heat up. Expectations and trivia points abound.

BioWare has always had a sterling reputation when it comes to the role playing genre, but Mass Effect is nearly revolutionary.

Esquivel reinterprets the legendary and tragic love affair between Malinche and Hernán Cortés in the lyrical prose that made Like Water for Chocolate a top-selling novel.

Hidden codes, secret identities, double agents, surveillance techniques, spy gadgets and more are explained in this fun look at the world of international espionage.

The Portland, OR based early music vocal ensemble In Mulieribus (Latin: 'amongst women') recently released their second CD, simply called Live.

Exhibitions of devotional Renaissance art and provocative contemporary works in new AGO, redesigned by architect Frank Gehry

This incredible exhibit is making its way around the world. It was most recently held in Singapore, Canada, England and is currently in Columbia until December 5th, 2009.

The long reign of Justinian resulted in attempts to recover lost western provinces from barbarian control, the codification of Roman law, & construction of Hagia Sophia.

Great racers can make great sires of more great racers. Real Quiet and E Dubai won prestigious races and sired Midnight Lute and Desert Code for great 2008 BC wins.

While it can be argued that a cave painting is not a book, petroglyphs represent an important step in the development of the book as it is known it today.

A synopsis of the final phase of the Spanish conquest of New Spain, which culminated in the destruction of the most sophisticated civilization of the New World.

The crystal skull legends have long been a source of mystery. The most famous of these originates from the Mayans and the part they play in the doomsday prophecy of 2012.

The new V&A galleries house some of the world's rarest and most beautiful carved ivory panels - The Symmachi Panel and the Front Cover of the Lorsch Gospels.

The story of the Woman Caught in Adultery in John 7:53 was not originally part of John's Gospel. It was a story passed on orally and eventually inserted in John's Gospel.

From St. Benedict who founded his monastic rule to Desiderius who rebuilt with artistic and literary foresight, Monte Cassino itself has been a symbol of Catholic values.

It's the holiday gift season once again and it's time to head out to the bookstore in the hopes of finding just the right book for gift giving.

The life, death and legacy of Moctezuma II is examined through art, sculptures, monuments, gold, and gold jewellery, codices, archaeological discoveries and new research.

Archeologists are restoring curious circular pyramids, built 2000 years ago by a mysterious civilization which dominated western Mexico from the town of Teuchitlan.

The Apostolic Canons were a long considered a tradition of the church because they were dictate directly from the Twelve Apostles of Christ to the St. Clement of Rome.

How to respond to demands for the return of artwork and artifacts taken -- often illegally -- from other countries involves issues of national identity and stewardship.

Once a pagan journey, the Camino has been a Catholic tradition for over 1000 years. Today, hundreds of people still complete the journey every year.

Thirty-nine fillies have entered the Kentucky Derby in its 134 runnings. The first to win was Regret in 1915. Genuine Risk scored in 1980. Winning Colors won in 1988.

The potential frustrations of adding Amazon Merchandise to WordPress posts is eased by the use of the Amazon Widgets Shortcodes plug-in.

With these easy steps, you can make your very own book with just some determination, attention to detail, and a few easy to find tools.

Last questions with fantasy author Elaine Isaak about her books The Singer's Crown and The Eunuch's Heir

The Preakness Stakes is the second race of the American Triple Crown series. It is traditionally run at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland at 1-3/16 miles.

Juvenile and Derby champ Street Sense will look for rival Hard Spun in the 132nd Preakness Stakes this Saturday. Curlin may be close. Some Derby entrants undecided.

Two thousand years have done nothing to quench the curiosity over Mary of Magdalen. What follows is a overview of the most controversial woman in the New Testament.