The Classical Journal, Volume 28A. J. Valpay., 1823 - Classical philology |
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... deity , at others a triangle . The latter has descended to us through painting and chemistry , as a symbol of fire and of the deity . The former , ' says Eusebius , represented earth , the latter , spirit . I may , therefore , venture ...
... deity , at others a triangle . The latter has descended to us through painting and chemistry , as a symbol of fire and of the deity . The former , ' says Eusebius , represented earth , the latter , spirit . I may , therefore , venture ...
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... deity , should be erected for the enshrinement of corrupting matter . Nevertheless , I admit that the pyramids may have been erected as our temples are now , over sepulchral vaults : and there are instances of co- lumns erected ...
... deity , should be erected for the enshrinement of corrupting matter . Nevertheless , I admit that the pyramids may have been erected as our temples are now , over sepulchral vaults : and there are instances of co- lumns erected ...
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... deity , the Sun. In every interpretation of these sigus , we invariably find a mixed import in regard to the whole , and frequently a variable import in respect to individual signs ; and so far as I am aware , no systematic explanation ...
... deity , the Sun. In every interpretation of these sigus , we invariably find a mixed import in regard to the whole , and frequently a variable import in respect to individual signs ; and so far as I am aware , no systematic explanation ...
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... deity , the sun . The same is to be observed in the gods of the Romans , as may in a great measure be proved from their own writers . There are few characters , which at first sight appear more distinct than those of Apollo and Bacchus ...
... deity , the sun . The same is to be observed in the gods of the Romans , as may in a great measure be proved from their own writers . There are few characters , which at first sight appear more distinct than those of Apollo and Bacchus ...
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... deity , in a particular animal , revealed to them at his birth , by certain external marks , which announced his conception by a ray from heaven . All the learned agree that the oxen Apis and Mnevis , ( local names for the same animal ) ...
... deity , in a particular animal , revealed to them at his birth , by certain external marks , which announced his conception by a ray from heaven . All the learned agree that the oxen Apis and Mnevis , ( local names for the same animal ) ...
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Page 104 - This royal infant, — Heaven still move about her ! — Though in her cradle, yet now promises Upon this land a thousand thousand blessings, Which time shall bring to ripeness. She shall be (But few now living can behold that goodness) A pattern to all princes living with her, And all that shall succeed...
Page 105 - Nor shall this peace sleep with her : but as when The bird of wonder dies, the maiden phoenix, Her ashes new create another heir, As great in admiration as herself, So shall she leave her blessedness to one...
Page 21 - And Cush begat Nimrod : he began to be a mighty one in the earth. He was a mighty hunter before the Lord : wherefore it is said, "Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the Lord.
Page 33 - Heaven, with all his host Of rebel angels ; by whose aid, aspiring To set himself in glory...
Page 32 - Thus Satan talking to his nearest mate With head uplift above the wave, and eyes That sparkling blaz'd ; his other parts besides, Prone on the flood, extended long and large, Lay floating many a rood...
Page 330 - Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left.
Page 254 - The Lord thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me ; unto him ye shall hearken...
Page 254 - And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people ; to it shall the Gentiles seek : and his rest shall be glorious.
Page 104 - With all the virtues that attend the good, Shall still be doubled on her : truth shall nurse her, Holy and heavenly thoughts still counsel her : She shall be lov'd and fear'd : Her own shall bless her : Her foes shake like a field of beaten corn, And hang their heads with sorrow : Good grows with her : In her days, every man shall eat in safety Under his own vine, what he plants ; and sing The merry songs of peace to all his neighbours...
Page 254 - And he shall be for a sanctuary ; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.