From the Crucifix to the Cross and the Heretics
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La Dra. Harriet Crawford es una destacada arqueóloga especializada en la antigüedad de Asia Occidental, impulsada por una profunda y duradera pasión por los sumerios y su civilización. Su extensa experiencia de campo, incluyendo roles de liderazgo en expediciones arqueológicas significativas en Kuwait y Bahréin, informa sus escritos autorizados. Ha sido autora de numerosos artículos y libros, demostrando su profundo compromiso con el descubrimiento y la interpretación del pasado. El trabajo de Crawford ofrece perspectivas invaluables sobre la historia antigua de la región.




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.