Livre - Egypt
932 FLU
[Exposition. Berlin, Bode-Museum. 2015] / [Exposition. Londres, British Museum. 2015-2016]
Description
Livre
British Museum Press
Fluck Cäcilia
Helmecke Gisela 1951 - ...
O'Connell Elisabeth R.
Presentation materielle : 1 vol. (288 p.)
Dimensions : 27 cm
Published to accompany a major exhibition at the British Museum, this important book presents 1,200 years of history, from after the death of Cleopatra and Mark Antony in 30 BC, when Egypt was made a province of the Roman empire, to AD 1171, when the rule of the Islamic Fatimid dynasty came to an end. During this time, Egypt became first a majority Christian, then a majority Muslim population, with communities of Jews periodically thriving. The remarkable objects illustrated here have been uniquely preserved in Egypt’s arid climate and their survival provides unparalleled access to the lives of individuals and communities. They tell a rich and complex story of influences and exchanges, with periods of peaceful coexistence and intermittent tension and violence. Sculpture of ancient Egyptian gods in Roman costume are powerful statements of imperial authority. Documents on papyrus reveal the status of Jews and early Christians in the Roman world. Stone architecture shows the transformation of temple complexes when they were reused for churches. Inscriptions mark the establishment of mosques as the sacred landscape was transformed once again. Fragile fragments of papyrus preserve the daily doings and dealings of individual Jews, Christians and Muslims as well as some of the earliest surviving Jewish scriptures, lost Christian gospels and evidence for the development of a Muslim state. Colourful, complete garments and soft-furnishings vividly show what people wore and how they clothed their homes and public spaces. Together, these beautiful works of art and everyday items show how the shift from the traditional worship of many gods to monotheism – the belief in one God – affected every part of life. Egypt’s journey from the Roman to the Islamic periods reflects the wider transformation from an ancient to a medieval world, a transition that has shaped the world we live in today.
FOREWORDS, p. 8 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, p. 9 PART 1: THE TH REE RELIGIONS IN EGYPT (30 BC-AD 1171), p. 11 1. BAUSCHKE Martin, The Role of Abraham in Judaism, Christianity and Islam, p. 16 2. POPOVIĆ̣ Mladen, Judaism, p. 20 FOCUS 1. LEPPER Serena. The Jewish Community at Elephantine, p. 26 3. WURST Gregor, Christianity, p. 28 FOCUS 2. RICHTER Siegfried G. Gnosticism and Manichaeism, p. 34 4. SIJPESTEIJN Petra, Islam, p. 36 PART 2: ROMAN EGYPT, p. 43 5. BAGNAIL Roger, Alexandria, p. 46 6. HELMBOLD-DOYÉ Jana, Religion in Roman Egypt, p. 62 PART 3: LATE ANTIQUE EGYPT, p. 73 7. DIJKSTRA Jitse, Religious Violence in Late Antique Egypt, p. 78 FOCUS 3. EFFENHERGER Arne. An Icon of Mary in Alexandria?, p. 82 8. GROSSMANN Peter, Sacred Architecture, p. 86 FOCUS 4. O’CONNELL Elisabeth R. Living with the Monumental Past, p. 92 9. ROSENTHAL-HEGINBOTTOM Renate, Synagogues, p. 98 10. BÉNAZETH Dominique, Churches, p. 104 11. RICHTER Siegfried G., Hermits and Monks, p. 112 12. LNNEMÉE Karel C., Monastic Architecture, p. 118 FOCUS 5. BOIRNAN Elizabeth S. Monastic Wall Paintings, p. 122 FOCUS 6. GODLEWSKI Wlodzimierz, Monastery of the Archangel Gabriel, Naqlun, p. 128 13. FRANKFURTER David, Jewish and Christian Piigrimage, p. 132 PART 4: MEDIEVAL EGYPT, p. 139 14. SHEEHARI Peter, Cairo, p. 142 15. HELMECKE Gisela, Mosques, p. 150 16. HELMECKE Gisela, Muslim Saints, p. 156 17. PORTER Venetia, Egypt and the Hajj, p. 160 18. WAGNER Esther-Miriam, The Cairo Genizah, p. 164 PART 5: BELIEF AND PRACTICE ACROSS THE FAITHS, p. 171 19. HACKEN Clara Ten and LOON Gertruda Johanna Maria van, Archangel Gabriel: A Divine Messenger, p. 174 20. EHLER Elisabeth, Joseph: A Hero for Everyone?, p. 178 21. KUPELIAN Mary, Festivals, p. 182 22. RICHTER Sebastian, Magic Tonio, p. 188 23. PAPACONSTANTINOU Arietta, Language and Writing, p. 196 24. BÉNAZETH Dominique, Everyday Objects, p. 204 25. MÉRAT Amandine, Clothing and Soft Furnishings, p. 214 FOCUS 7. HELMECKE Gisela. Tiraz Textiles, p. 222 26. DELATTRE Alain, Professions and Crafts, p. 224 FOCUS 8. HELMECKE Gisela. Lustreware, p. 228 27. FLUCK Cäecilia and HELMECKE Gisela, Burial Practice, p. 232 FOCUS 9. HEILMEYER Marina. Flower Garlands for the Dead, p. 242 FOCUS 10. HAWARI Mahmoud. Early Islamic Tombstones from Aswan, p. 244 28. TUBACH Jürgen, Jewish and Christian Visions of Paradise, p. 246 29. MARX Michael, Judgment Day and Paradise in the Qu’ran, p. 254 EPILOGUE, p. 258 30. ELSÄSSER Sebastian, Jewish, Christian and Muslim Heritage in Modem Egypt, p. 258 NOTES, p. 262 BIBLIOGRAPHY, p. 268 ILLUSTRATION, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, p. 282 INDEX, p. 284
Bibliogr. p. 268-281. Notes bibliogr. en fin d'ouvrage. Index
