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The Great Chalice of Antioch

The Great Chalice of Antioch

Eisen, Gustavus A.

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1169432204
ISBN13: 9781169432208
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Great Chalice of Antioch is a book written by Gustavus A. Eisen that explores the history and significance of the famous chalice. The book begins by providing a brief overview of the city of Antioch, where the chalice was discovered, and its importance as a center of early Christianity. It then delves into the story of the chalice itself, detailing its discovery in the late 19th century and the controversy that surrounded its authenticity.The book also explores the artistry and symbolism of the chalice, which is considered one of the finest examples of Byzantine metalwork. Eisen provides a detailed analysis of the intricate designs and inscriptions on the chalice, and discusses their significance in the context of early Christian art and theology.Throughout the book, Eisen draws on a wide range of historical and archaeological sources to provide a comprehensive account of the Great Chalice of Antioch. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to help readers better understand the chalice and its place in the history of early Christianity.Overall, The Great Chalice of Antioch is a fascinating exploration of one of the most important artifacts of early Christian art and history. It will appeal to anyone interested in the history of Christianity, Byzantine art, or the intersection of religion and culture.1933. The Chalice of Antioch is a unique product of the ancient silversmith's art, whose beauty needs no description. Dr. Eisen undertook the investigation of this archaeological object and as a working hypothesis, he has assumed that the traditional attribution of the New Testament book is correct and there is truth in early Christian tradition. The degree to which this hypothesis actually works may be seen within the book.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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