Arquitectura y funcionalidad del Gran Templo de Requem

Resumen: Hasta 1993 no se llevaron a cabo por primera vez las excavaciones en lo que prometía ser el emplazamiento de una de las construcciones más importantes de Petra, la impresionante capital del reino nabateo. Su edificación, cuya iniciación data del siglo I a.C., sufrió numerosas modificaciones, reconstrucciones y derrumbamientos a lo largo de sus más de quinientos años de funcionamiento. Pero a pesar de ello aun hoy se desconocen con certeza las funciones para las cuales fue diseñado ya que, al margen de los elementos constructivos, apenas se han localizado materiales y aun menos inscripciones que arrojen algo de luz a un problema sobre el que intentaremos aquí exponer diversas teorías que posibiliten un mayor acercamiento a su resolución.

Archaeometric evidence for the authenticity of the Jehoash inscription tablet

A gray, fine-grained arkosic sandstone tablet bearing an inscription in ancient Hebrew from the First Temple Period contains a rich assemblage of particles accumulated in the covering patina. Two types of patina cover the tablet: a thin layer of black to orange iron-oxide-rich layer, a product of micro-biogenic processes, and a light beige patina that contains feldspars, carbonate, iron oxide, subangular quartz grains, carbon ash particles and gold globules (1 to 4 microns [1 micron = 0.001 millimeter] in diameter). The patina covers the rock surface as well as the engraved lettering grooves and blankets and thus post-dates the incised inscription as well as a crack that runs across the stone and several of the engraved letters. Radiocarbon analyses of the carbon particles in the patina yield a calibrated radiocarbon age of 2340 to 2150 Cal BP. The presence of microcolonial fungi and associated pitting in the patina indicates slow growth over many years. The occurrence of pure gold globules and carbon ash particles is evidence of a thermal event in close proximity to the tablet (above 1000 degrees Celsius). This study supports the antiquity of the patina, which in turn, strengthens the contention that the inscription is authentic.

El Banquete como institución social y forma literaria : las etapas de iniciación a los misterios del eros platónico

Resumen: El autor parte de la constatación de que en el pensamiento griego el tema del amor constituía un terreno de controversias. Identifica al diálogo El banquete como un auténtico ámbito ―erofánico‖, donde Eros se revela. A fin de aproximarse al meollo del diálogo platónico, realiza una tipología de los banquetes y simposios griegos. Luego analiza la estructura de El banquete hasta llegar a describir, de la mano del discurso socrático, las etapas de iniciación a los misterios del Amor.

El inédito Ms. BNM 17.806 y los itinerarios de la Sagrada Escritura : edición y estudio de un texto ignorado

Resumen: El Ms. 17.806 de la Biblioteca Nacional de Madrid, titulado Descripción y destrucion de la ciudad y templo de Jerusalem. Los viajes y caminos que hizieron los Santos Patriarcas, Profetas, Reyes, Cristo Señor Nuestro, su Madre Santissima y los Apostoles mencionados en la Sagrada Escritura; con una breue declaracion de los pesos, medidas y monedas antiguas hebreas, griegas y romanas reduzidas a las nuestras, es un curioso libro de viajes que permanece inédito y del que casi nada se sabe. Presentamos en esta oportunidad las características generales del texto, las particularidades de la edición que estamos realizando y los posibles modelos literarios subyacentes.

Un testigo directo de las tensiones religiosas en la Alejandría de los siglos IV y V D.C. : Páladas de Alejandría en la Antología Palatina

Abstract: Although he is the most prolific writer of the Greek Anthology, Palladas’ life is almost unknown. But, in spite of the limited biographical data, his work has fortunately been preserved in the GA. Because of his literary creation, the old times rewarded him with the nickname Μετέωρος, high, since the literary merits of a hundred poems of his authorship was recognized (others are discussed by critics). A dozen of them contains invaluable information about the political, religious and social situation in Alexandria immediately after the victory of the bishop Theophilus, Cyril’s predecessor and uncle, during the conflict between Christians and Gentiles, each sector backed up by an Alexandrian population segment (cfr. 9.528, 10.82, 10.85) . Resigned at times, constantly demanding, Palladas complains about the decline of the belief professed by him due to the increasing penetration of the new faith. Therefore, four epigrams record the conversion of the temple of Tyche into a tavern (9.180-183) and 10.90 seems to attack the doctrine of the Resurrection. When religion and politics go hand-in-hand, when religious conspiracies link up with palace intrigues, consequences are predictable: a man called Doroteo denounced him for his negative response to the new dogma, which caused him the loss of his teacher paid work. His annoyance was even greater with further sufferings, chiefly economic, and he had to sell his books (9.171 and 9.175) among other desperate decisions Forewarned about his radical bitterness against Church, it is just to make clear that he is not fully acquiescent with ancient gods and heroes. Thus, in 5.257 he questions Zeus’ ars amandi, in 9.377 refutes Tantalus’ possibility of thirst and hunger in Hades and 9.773 mischievously points out that Eros has been changed into a pan. The work begins with the selection, personal translation and comprehensive analysis of twenty two epigrams. Through such philological aid, we attempt to verify the frictions and the main perceptible factors in his poetic creation to justify his worldview, according to the pagan sentiment widespread in that time before the twilight already overwhelming of its ailing traditions