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acoup.blog
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| | | | | Who were the Romans? How did they understand themselves as a people and 'Roman' as an identity? And what were the implications of that understanding - and perhaps more importantly the underlying reality - for Roman society and the success of the Roman Empire? This is the first part of a series (I, II, III,... | |
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www.realmofhistory.com
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| | | | | 25 incredible Ancient Roman quotes you should know - uttered by the crème de la crème of 'friends, Romans, and countrymen'. | |
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analog-antiquarian.net
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| | | | | [AI summary] The chapter explores the cultural and religious significance of Alexandria during the Hellenistic period, focusing on its role as a center of literary and intellectual activity. It discusses key works and figures such as the Septuagint, the translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek, and the impact of this translation on Jewish religious practices. The text highlights how Alexandria became a hub for the development of a 'People of the Book' identity, contrasting it with the religious traditions of other ancient cultures. The chapter also touches on the philosophical implications of this shift from lived religious experience to a textual-based faith, and the potential conflict this created between dogma and empirical exploration. The author empha... | |
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rosbiffrog.blogspot.com
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| | | After the battle recorded in the previous post, I felt I had unfinished business with Paul and his Russians, so I challenged him to a... | ||
