F. H. Colson
Cambridge University Press
e druk, 2015
9781107486690
The Week
An Essay on the Origin and Development of the Seven-Day Cycle
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Paperback, 136 blz.
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Engels
Cambridge University Press |
e druk, 2015
ISBN13: 9781107486690
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Levertijd ongeveer 8 werkdagen
Samenvatting
Originally published in 1926, this book contains a general history of the measurement of time now known as the week. Colson begins with the seven-day cycle devised by the Jews and examines how different theologies gave rise to different names and systems of measurement for each day of the week and how the week eventually became standardised. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in ancient astronomy and the history of time keeping.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9781107486690
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:136
Uitgever:Cambridge University Press
Inhoudsopgave
1. The week in general; 2. The Jewish week; 3. The planetary week; 4. The relation of the Jewish to the planetary week; 5. The driving-force behind the week; 6. The week in the New Testament and the early church; 7. The week in northern Europe; Appendix.