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First Temple Period Ivory (Ornament)

Posted on September 12, 2022 by zjb

Recent lovely little finds from the First Temple Period (8th or 7th C. BCE) are made out of ivory. These materiele suggests something about luxury and decoration, the power and influence of ancient Judea, at the time a vassal to … Continue reading →

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Religion is Not Essential (Coronavirus)

Posted on April 13, 2020 by zjb

Whose labor is essential? Whose labor is not essential? That’s the question. In modernization/secularization theory a lot of ink gets spilled about the public sphere in relation to the religious sphere. There’s the notion contested this way and that way … Continue reading →

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Brickwork & Theatrical Ornament (Riverside Drive)

Posted on July 29, 2019 by zjb

From a distance, the ornamental  feature up by the roof-line drew our attention. I zoomed in with my trusty digital zoom lens to get a closer look at what turned out to be an old-fashioned  baby-cherub. We then went on … Continue reading →

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