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Colossal statues of Memnon (Pharaoh Amenhotep III), Thebes, Egypt. Coloured lithograph by Louis Haghe after David Roberts, 1849.
Roberts, David, 1796-1864.Date: [1849]Reference: 2853558i- Pictures
Fragments of the large statues of Memnon (Pharaoh Amenhotep III) at the Memnonium, Thebes, Egypt. Coloured lithograph by Louis Haghe after David Roberts, 1847.
Roberts, David, 1796-1864.Date: 1 March 1847Reference: 32701i- Pictures
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Colossal statues of Memnon (Pharaoh Amenhotep III), seen during the flooding of the Nile, Thebes, Egypt. Coloured lithograph by Louis Haghe after David Roberts, 1849.
Roberts, David, 1796-1864.Date: [1849]Reference: 33430i- Digital Images
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Step Pyramid at Saqqare, Egypt
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Step Pyramid at Saqqare, Egypt
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Step pyramid at Saqqara, Egypt
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Essays on the following subjects: I. On the reality and evidence of miracles, especially those on which the Jewish and Christian Religion are built: And on those which were wrought by Moses in Egypt: And why stiled by God his Judgments on the Egyptian Deities. Exod. xii. 12. II. On the extraordinary Adventure of Balaam, the famed Eastern Prophet and Diviner. Num. xxii. & seq. III. On the surprising March, and signal Victory, gained by Joshua over Jabin King of Hazor, and his numberless Confederates. Jesh. x. IV. On the religious War of the Israelitish Tribes against that of Benjamin, and the almost total Destruction of that impious Tribe. Jud. xviii. & seq. V. On the amazing speedy Relief which Saul, the newly chosen King of Israel, brought to the besieged Inhabitants of Jabesh-Gilead; and the signal Overthrow which he gave to the Ammonites, and their Confederates. 1 Sam. xi. Wherein The most considerable Objections raised against each respective Subject, are fully answered; the Difficulties removed; and each of these remarkable Transactions accounted for, in a rational Way. Written some years since, at the Desire, and for the Use, of a young Clergyman in the Country. By an obscure layman in town: And now published, on occasion of some late Attempts made to disprove the Probability, and even Possibility, of all Miracles; particularly, by a pretended Moral Philosopher; and more lately, by an Essay-Writer on some philosophical Subjects.
Psalmanazar, George, 1679?-1763.Date: M.DCC.LIII. [1753]- Pictures
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Egypt: the "statues of Memnon". Colour lithograph by G.W. Seitz, ca. 1878, after Carl Werner, 1871.
Werner, Karl Friedrich Heinrich, 1808-1894.Date: [1878]Reference: 40355iPart of: Werner, Karl Friedrich Heinrich- Pictures
The statues of Memnon (Pharaoh Amenhotep III). Watercolour by Charles Vacher, 1864.
Vacher, Charles, 1818-1883.Date: 1864Reference: 45057i- Books
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Propositions for correcting our calendar; theologically, theoretically, and mathematically demonstrated. Containing, First the Year, Day, and Time, when the Sun and Moon were first placed and conspicuous in the Heavens, with a brief Chronology from the Creation to the Birth of Christ. II. The Passion, Death, and Resurrection of our Lord, and if the Passion-Day, on our Thursday or Friday. III. The Solemn Feast of Easter, and the Primitive Traditions and Controversies about the Time and Day of Celebration, with new and correct Tables of Easter. IV. Propositions for correcting our Calendar, and removing our Fixed and Moveable Festivals, to their true Times and Seasons according to God's Command and Institution, without having any Regard to the Gregorian Correction. V. Festivals directed by New or Full Moons exploded; the Institution and Celebration of the Paschal Lamb in Egypt; the Passover, and all Jewish Ceremonies absolutely abolished. VI. The Antient and Present Arian Heresy exhibited and exploded. Vii. The Godhead, Divinity, Personality, and Unity of the most Holy Trinity prov'd, and defended against the Unitarian Doctrine of the Present Arians, as published and taught by them and others; and for suppressing the new Arian Meeting-House now errected and opened in Southwark. All which is most humbly submited to the Approbation of the King's most Excellent Majesty, in Council, and the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons of Great Britain in Parliament.
Browne, Robert, of Wapping.Date: Printed in the Year MDCCXXXVI. [1736]- Pictures
The new king of Egypt Termutis puts Telemachus on to a ship bound for Tyre, as he has become a Phoenician. Engraving by W. Walker, 177-, after C. Monnet after F. de La Mothe-Fénelon.
Fénelon, François de Salignac de La Mothe-, 1651-1715.Date: [1774?]Reference: 3020958i- Books
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The second night. Theatre Royal, Drury-Lane, This present Friday, March 14. 1794, Will be Performed, a grand selection of sacred music From the Works of Handel. Part I. And Coronation Anthem. ̀̀god save the King.'' Air. - ̀̀he layeth the Beams'' Etius. Air. - ̀̀o had I Jubal's Lyre'' - Joshua Air-̀̀let me wander.'' - L'allegro. Chorus. - ̀̀gird on thy sword.'' Saul. Recit. Accd. - ̀̀deeper and Deeper.'' Air. - ̀̀waft her Angels.'' Jeptha. Air. - ̀̀let the bright Seraphim'' Samson. Accompanied on the Trumpet by Mr. Hyde Chorus. - ̀̀for unto us'' Messiah. Part II. Introduction and Chorus. ̀̀ye sons of Israel.'' - Joshua. Air. - ̀̀why do the Nations?'' - Messiah. Air. - ̀̀what tho' I trace.'' Solomon. Chorus. - ̀̀welcome! Welcome! Saul. Cantata. - Mad Bess, - Purcel Concerto Violin, Mr. Giornovichi Air. - Pleasure my former ways, Time and Truth. Air. - ̀̀o magnify the Lord'' Air. - ̀̀tears such as tender Fathers.'' Deborah. Grand Chorus. - ̀̀hallelujah for the Lord.'' Messiah. Part III. Air. - ̀̀lord remember David.'' Sosarmes. Air. - ̀̀heart thou seat of soft delight'' - Acis and Galarea Chorus. - ̀̀he gave them hailstones.'' - - Israel in Egypt. Air. - ̀why does the God of Israel sleep,'' Chorus, and March -̀̀see the conquering Hero.'' - Judas Mac. Air. - ̀̀angels ever bright and fair.'' - - Thodora. Air. - ̀̀sing ye to the Lord.'' Double Chorus. - ̀̀the Horse and his Rider.'' - - Israel in Egypt. Directors of the Oratorios, Mr. Linley, and Mr. Storace. The Principal vocal performers Mr. Harrison, Mr. Meredith, of Liverpool, (being his Second Appearance in London) Master Welsh, Mr. Dignum, Mr. Miller, (being his First Performance in Public) Mr. Kelly. Signora Storace, Miss Leake, Mrs. Bland, Mrs. Crouch. In Part II. a Concerto on the Violin by Mr. Giornovichi. (being his Second Publick Performance.) Amongst the Principal Instrumental Performers are Messrs. Ashe, W. Parke, Parkinson, Mason, Hyde, Flacks, Ashbridge, Ely, &c. Leader of the Band Mr. Shaw. Boxes 6s. Pit 3s. 6d. Gall. 2s. Upper Gall. 1s. No Money to be returned. Books of the performance to be had at the Theatre.
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)Date: 1794]- Books
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Seventh night. Theatre Royal, Drury-Lane, This present Wednesday, April 2, 1794, Will be performed a grand selection of sacred music From the Works of Handel. Part I. Coronation Anthem. God save the King. Song. Mr. Meredith, He layeth the Beams. Etius. Air. Mrs. Bland, O had I Jubal's lyre, Joshua. Chorus. Gird on thy sword, Saul. Air. Signora Storace Holy, holy, Rodelinda. Air. Mr. Harrison, Softly rise, Chorus, Ye southern breezes. Solomon Air. Master Welsh. Let me wander. L'allegro. Air and Chorus. Signora Storace. Sing ye to the Lord. Double Chorus. The horse aud his rider. Part II. Introduction & Chorus. Ye sons of Israel. Joshua Air. Mrs. Crouch, What tho' I trace. Solomon. Air. Mr. Harrison. Pleasure my former ways. Air. Master Welsh, Would you gain. Acis & Gal. Chorus. Welcome! welcome! Saul. Concerto Violin, Mr. Giornovich, Air Mr. Meredith. Honour and Arms. Sampson. Air. Miss Leake. O magnify the Lord. Anthems. Chorus. Hallelujah. Messiah. Part III. Chorus. How excellent thy name. - - Saul. Air. Mr. Harrison, Lord, remember David, - - Sosarmes. Air Mrs. Crouch, Ask if you damask rose be sweet, Susanna Chorus He gave them hailstones, - - Israel in Egypt. Air Miss Leake, The smilling dawn. Jeptha. Chorus See the conquering Hero comes. Judas Macchaboeus. Air. Master Welsh, Angels ever bright and fair. Theodora. Double Chorus. From the Censor. - - Solomon. Directors, Mr. Linley, and Mr. Storace. The Principal vocal performers Mr. Harrison, Mr. Meredith, Mr. Dignum Master Welsh, Signora Storace, Miss Leake, Mrs. Bland, Mrs. Crouch. In Part II. a Concerto on the Violin by Mr. Giornovich. Amongst the Principal Instrumental Performers are Messrs. Ashe, W. Parke, Parkinson, Mason, Hyde, Flacks, Ashbridge, Ely, &c. Leader of the Band Mr. Shaw. Boxes 6s. Pit 3s. 6d. Gall. 2s. Upper Gall. 1s. No Money to to be Returned. Books of the Performance to be had at the Theatre.
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)Date: 1794]- Books
Kings and queens of ancient Egypt / portraits by Winifred Brunton ; history by eminent Egyptologists ; foreword by Professor J.H. Breasted.
Date: [pref. 1924]- Archives and manuscripts
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M0002765: Portrait of Thutmose III
Date: 12 January 1932Reference: WT/D/1/20/1/23/34Part of: Wellcome Trust Corporate Archive- Books
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The scots chronicles: or, a new history of Scotland. Containing I. A Table of the Names of the Kings of Scotland. II. A Geographical Account of Scotland. III. A Description of their Original, from the coming of Gathelus, their first progenitor, out of Grecia into Egypt. And their coming into Portugal and Spain; and of their Kings and Governors in Spain, Ireland and Albion, now called Scotland, and of their reigns, deaths and burials. IV. A Description and division of the whole realm of Scotland, and of the principal Cities, Towns, Forts, Castles, Towers, and Rivers; and of the Isles in general. V. A Memorial of the most rare and wonderful things in Scotland.
Monipennie, John.Date: MDCCLV. [1755]- Books
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The ancient history of the Egyptians; Containing I. A description of the several parts of Egypt, with the most remarkable curiosities, as the obelisks, pyramids, Lake of Mr̆is, Nile, &c. II. The customs, laws, religion and manners of the Egyptians. III. The history of the Kings of Egypt. Herein you have all that is curious or useful in Herodotas, Diodorus Siculas, Pliny, Pompoius Mela, Strabo, &c. Intended chiefly for the use of young students in the universities, and such gentlemen as design not to make antiquity their principal study. Written originally in French by M. Rollin, late rector of the University of Paris, professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, &c. Done into English with additional notes.
Rollin, Charles, 1661-1741.Date: 1730- Books
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An exposition of the Old Testament, in which are Recorded The Original of Mankind, of The Several Nations of the World, and of The Jewish Nation in particular: The Lives of the Patriarchs of Israel; The Journey of that People from Egypt through the Wilderness to the Land of Canaan, and their Settlement in that Land; Their Laws Moral, Ceremonial and Judicial; their Government and State under Judges and Kings; their several Captivities, and their sacred Books of Devotion. In the Exposition of which, It is attempted to give an Account of the several Books, and the Writers of them; a Summary of each Chapter; and the genuine Sense of every Verse: And throughout the Whole, the Original Text, and the Versions of it are inspected and compared; Interpreters of the best Note, both Jewish and Christian, consulted; Difficult Places at large explained; Seeming Contradictions reconciled, And Various Passages illustrated and confirmed by Testimonies of Writers, as well Gentile as Jewish. ... I. Genesis. II. Exodus. III. Leviticus. IV. Numbers. By John Gill., D.D.
Date: M.DCC.LXIII. [1763]-65- Books
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The works of Flavius Josephus. With the antiquities of the Jews, from the creation of the world, Containing, I. The Posterity of Adam and ten Ages from him to the Flood. The Deluge and Preservation of Noah and his Family. Destruction of the Tower of Babel, and Confusion of Languages. II. Dispersion of Noah's Posterity, and Historical Account of the Nations founded by them. Famine in the Land of Canaan. Destruction of Sodom, &c. Lives, &c. of the Patriarchs, and their Posterity. III. The ten Plagues of Egypt, and Deliverance of the Israelites from thence. Their Travels thro' the Wilderness, and Conquest of the Idolatrous Nations. Reigns of the Kings of the Hebrews. IV. Building of Solomon's Temple; and Description thereof. Wars of the Philistines, Assyrians, Egyptians, &c. against the Jews, to their Captivity and Building of the Second Temple. V. Birth, Actions, &c. of Jesus Christ. Detail of the Origin of High Priest of the Jews. Life of Josephus by himself. Chronicle of the Kings of Judea. Revolt of the Jews from the Roman Government, and Civil Dissentions. VI. Surrender of Jerusalem to Pompey. Of the Maccabees. Philo's Embassy to the Jews. Calamities of the Jewish Nation. Vespasian's Invasion of Galilee, and Progress of his Arms. March of Titus to Jerusalem. Vii. Description of the City and Temple; portentous Omens of its Fall; progress of its Siege; excessive Famine in the City. Great Slaughter of the Inhabitants. Viii. Burning of the Temple, and total Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus. A new translation, by John Court, Esq; with Christopher Noldius's History of the life and actions of Herod the Great. With Explanatory Notes, and embellished with Copper Plates, never before prefixed to this Work, and a large and Accurate Index.
Josephus, Flavius.Date: MDCCLV. [1755]- Archives and manuscripts
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M0002766: Portrait of Ramesses II
Date: 12 January 1932Reference: WT/D/1/20/1/23/35Part of: Wellcome Trust Corporate Archive- Digital Images
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Wall relief of an obese male
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Wall relief from temple at Kamak
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Explorers Cuttings Book 7
The Wellcome Foundation LtdDate: 1935 - 1940Reference: WF/M/GB/35/04Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Archives and manuscripts
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Livre des simples médecines, in French
Date: c. 1470Reference: MS.626