Stories
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A history of twins in science
For thousands of years, twins have been a source of fascination in mythology, religion and the arts. Since the 19th century, they have also been the subject of scientific study and experimentation.
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The yogi as hermit, warrior, criminal and showman
How the modern world changed the life and reputation of the yogi.
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Not one yoga, but many yogas
From ancient tradition to modern gym class, yoga means many things to many people.
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Vivekananda’s journey
How a young Indian monk’s travels around the world inspired modern yoga.
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The history of religion: particularly of the principal denominations of Christians, viz. Of the Church of Rome, --- England, --- Scotland, - Nonjurors, - Lutherans, - Presbyterians, Of the Independents, - Baptists in general, - Quakers, -- Antinomians, - Moravians, - Methodists in general. Containing a succinct and genuine account of their original and present constitution, discipline, doctrines, worship, and ceremonies: With a general Account of the various Sectaries of less Note, since the first Establishment of Christianity. Including a general History of the Reformation, and so much of Civil and Ecclesiastical History as is connected with, or necessary to explain and illustrate the Work. To which is added, A Dictionary of the principal Religious Orders, Offices, Days, Rites, Customs, Habits, and Characters; the most important Transactions of Ecclesiastical Councils, Synods, &c. explaining all such ambiguous Words and Phrases as have a proper Connexion with the Subjects of this History. By an impartial hand.
Murray, James, 1732-1782.Date: MDCCLXIV. [1764]- Books
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The desert a city : an introduction to the study of Egyptian and Palestinian monasticism under the Christian Empire / by Derwas J. Chitty.
Chitty, Derwas J. (Derwas James)Date: 1966- Archives and manuscripts
Pastoral, monastic and hagiographical works
Date: Late 13th century - Mid-14th CenturyReference: MS.365
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Articella and other tracts
Date: 12th century - 14th centuryReference: MS.801A- Books
Fasting and working monks : regulations of the fifth to eleventh centuries / Maria Dembińska.
Dembińska, Maria.Date: 1986