New Releases by James Harpur

Drawing on legend, myth and sacred traditions, this work features poems that explore universal forces - seen and unseen, personal and cosmic - shaping people''s destinies, and the signs by which their patterns are revealed.

This work looks at history from the fall of Rome to the destruction of Constantinople. Topics covered include chivalry, war, religion and the crusades.

Sacred Places visits more than 30 sites around the globe, from Mexico to China, Norway to India, taking in hallowed halls of temples and shrines, mystical mountains and places of pilgrimage. Location maps place each site in context.

2000 Catholic Press Association Award Winner! The Collegeville atlas of the Bible offers those with an interest in their historical and religious heritage a guided tour through the Bible. It describes the stories and events of the Bible and places them in their historical and geographical context. Fabulous 3-D cutaways, maps, and ground plans, all based on the latest historical evidence, enhance the comprehensive text and bring the dramatic events of the Old and New Testaments to life in glorious detail. When the Bible says that Abraham migrated from Ur, Jacob fled to Haran, and Jesus healed and taught in Galilee, many people think of these places as merely names with a semi-legendary status. But with recent archaeology, sites such as Jericho, Hazor, Megiddo, and Masada are now living monuments to the dramatic action described in the Bible. The Collegeville atlas of the Bible illustrates the most important of these sites, while capturing the atmosphere of biblical times with graphic reconstructions, and photographs of archeological remains and biblical artifacts. The Collegeville atlas of the Bible begins with the events of Genesis and follows the sequence of the biblical books, ending with Revelation. The main text gives succinct outlines of biblical stories and explains points of theology. Special features, such as The making of the Psalms" and *Modern Bedouin Encampments, - shed fascinating light on a variety of topics. Central to The Collegeville atlas of the Bible is its use of 50 maps (route maps, ground plans, and locators) to detail biblical territories and routes, and to pinpoint the locations of important events. In the Old Testament, for example, a Mesopotamian ziggurat will show how the Tower of Babel might have looked, while Solomon''s Temple is shown in al its magnificence. In the New Testament, the city of Jerusalem and the siege of Masada are among the visual panoramas presented. In addition, feature map spreads show major journeys and empires, and location shots add their own authentic vistas. Specially-commissioned reconstructions and beautifully illustrated reflective page spreads build on this foundation to add contextual information to the discussion of biblical stories. Additionally, 300 superb full-color photographs take the reader to the Holy Land as it is today in order to better understand how it was in biblical times. The Collegeville atlas of the Bible is divided into two main sections corresponding to the Bible itself: The Old Testament In the Beginning The Patriarchs To the Promised Land From Judges to Kings Decline, Fall and Restoration The Hellenistic Age The New Testament Jesus''s Early Life The Ministry of Jesus Death and Resurrection The First Christians Revolution and Revelation Special features: Specially-commissioned 3-D artworks and ground plans based on the most up-to-date archaeological finds reconstruct the palaces, cities, and towns chronicled in the Bible. Expert text explains the stories of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, explaining the history and the theology related to each one. Carefully selected quotations are taken from the Bible, alongside quotations from other historical sources, for a new angle on these ancient stories. Detailed relief maps show the routes of individuals and the movements of peoples, from Abraham''s first journey in Mesopotamia to the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt, to Paul''s last journey to Rome. Detailed descriptions and images of surviving artifacts prompt discussion of aspects of everyday life in the Holy Land. Fully illustrated reflective spreads add a thoughtful discussion of many biblical stories. Authoritative and comprehensive, its 50 maps, 18 major artworks, and 300 full-color photographs make this atlas of the Bible a visual feast. Will appeal to anyone interested in archaeology and ancient history, especially the cultures of ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the splendid empires of the Middle East. Marcus Braybrooke is a Church of England vicar and co-president of the World Congress of Faiths. He has written several books about the Bible, Judaism, and interfaith relations. James Harpur has written and edited several books on religion and the Bible. His interest in the sacred is also shown in two volumes of poetry. "

Provides spiritual insight and historical context for the events of Paul''s life

Much of Christian tradition is based on numerous miracles that Jesus performed during his ministry in Palestine 2,000 years ago. Elegantly written by authors trained in theology, classics, and interfaith issues, this collection recounts the eyewitness reports of Jesus'' miracles, clarifies historical context and explains their spiritual significance. Classic paintings depict dramatic moments, while contemporary photographs show actual locations and cultural artifacts of Jesus'' time.

This book brings to life the experiences of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and their families.

This is a comprehensive reference to over 35 places of legend, including sites, cities and landscapes. It includes a seven-page gazetteer giving insight into travel and accommodation, and what to see and do at the places featured in the book. Locator maps direct the reader to each area.

Beschouwingen over de betekenis van de wonderen van Jezus.

The title poem of this accomplished second collection tells the story of the monk who dreamed the death of William II, and sets the key note for a series of meditations on death and destiny. Includes the sonnet sequence on the death of the poet''s father which won James Harpur the Poetry Society''s 1995 National Poetry Competition. James Harpur was born in 1956, studied Classics and English Literature at Cambridge, has taught in Crete, worked as a lexicographer, and is now a freelance writer and editor living in London. He was awarded an Arts Council bursary in 1996.

Revelations: The Medieval World brings to life the Middle Ages as no book before. It is organized in five main chapters, each focusing on a key component of medieval society: castles, knights, and lords; town and country; houses of God; monks and monasteries; and warfare. The approach is at once classic and contemporary, presenting the history in authoritative yet lively and entertaining text with beautiful full-color artwork and photography. Each chapter is enhanced by a stunning six-page gatefold that reveals a reconstruction of a historical place or event in all its medieval splendor. With an introductory chapter that provides an overview of the Middle Ages, from the fall of the Roman Empire to the beginnings of European exploration of the New World, Revelation: The Medieval World is an absorbing journey back in time, providing an eyewitness perspective to this fascinating period in history.

Hauts lieux de prière, tombeaux de personnages célèbres à travers le monde: histoire et légendes entourant ces lieux, description, manifestations de cultes.