Observations Upon the Plagues Inflicted Upon the Egyptians: In which is Shewn the Peculiarity of Those Judgments, and Their Correspondence with the Rites and Idolatries of that People. To which is Prefixed, a Prefatory Discourse, Concerning the Grecian Colonies from Egypt |
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Page 151
These were the persons , according to Strabo , who worshipped the Mugale , that
emblem of primeval darkness . Muγαλην Aθριβιται ( τιμωσι ) . From hence we
may be pretty certain , that here the rites were celebrated of Nocturnal Venus :
and ...
These were the persons , according to Strabo , who worshipped the Mugale , that
emblem of primeval darkness . Muγαλην Aθριβιται ( τιμωσι ) . From hence we
may be pretty certain , that here the rites were celebrated of Nocturnal Venus :
and ...
Page 282
This has arisen partly from their not apprehending the true meaning of Strabo ,
and partly from their not considering that there were two cities of this name . In
respect to the authority of Strabo , it is true that he places Heliopolis in Arabia ;
but ...
This has arisen partly from their not apprehending the true meaning of Strabo ,
and partly from their not considering that there were two cities of this name . In
respect to the authority of Strabo , it is true that he places Heliopolis in Arabia ;
but ...
Page 364
Thus it was in the time of the Israelites , and so it was found to be in the time of
Strabo and Diodorus ; and thus we find it at this day . Strabo gives a reason why
this little district was so much honoured and frequented .-- Ava to TUCOV TY
κυκλω ...
Thus it was in the time of the Israelites , and so it was found to be in the time of
Strabo and Diodorus ; and thus we find it at this day . Strabo gives a reason why
this little district was so much honoured and frequented .-- Ava to TUCOV TY
κυκλω ...
Page 372
Farther Observations upon the Phænicon , or Grove of Palms , as it is described
by Strabo . One of the first persons , who gave an account of this part of Arabia ,
was · Artemidorus Ephesius , who lived about the time of Ptolemy Lathyrus , and
...
Farther Observations upon the Phænicon , or Grove of Palms , as it is described
by Strabo . One of the first persons , who gave an account of this part of Arabia ,
was · Artemidorus Ephesius , who lived about the time of Ptolemy Lathyrus , and
...
Page 374
Strabo however goes on to inform us , that next after this island ( Phocarum ) a
promontory extends itself , from whence the coast tends inward towards Arabia
Petræa and the Nabatheans . Ειτ ' Ελαιτις κολπος , και ý Nacuted . Then , says
the ...
Strabo however goes on to inform us , that next after this island ( Phocarum ) a
promontory extends itself , from whence the coast tends inward towards Arabia
Petræa and the Nabatheans . Ειτ ' Ελαιτις κολπος , και ý Nacuted . Then , says
the ...
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according ancient animals appear assured brought called carried children of Israel concerning consequence darkness deity described Diodorus directed divine early earth effect Egyptians emblem esteemed evil Exod Exodus expressed farther fire flies formed frogs give given gods Greek hand held Hence introduced Israelites judgment king land of Egypt likewise living locusts looked Lord manner means mentioned Moses mountain never night Nile object observed original Osiris particularly pass passage person Pharaoh plague preserved priests probably proper prophet punishment reason Red-sea region rendered rites river sacred says seems sent shew signified speaks stiled Strabo supposed tells temple term thee things thou thought tion trees true turned unto whole wilderness worship writers δε εν και μεν
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| Title | Observations Upon the Plagues Inflicted Upon the Egyptians: In which is Shewn the Peculiarity of Those Judgments, and Their Correspondence with the Rites and Idolatries of that People. To which is Prefixed, a Prefatory Discourse, Concerning the Grecian Colonies from Egypt |
| Author | Jacob Bryant |
| Publisher | T. Hamilton and R. Ogle, 1810 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 2 Oct 2007 |
| Length | 392 pages |
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