The Week: An Essay on the Origin and Development of the Seven-Day Cycle
Author:   F. H. Colson
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
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9781107486690


Pages:   136
Publication Date:   12 March 2015
Format:   Paperback
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The Week: An Essay on the Origin and Development of the Seven-Day Cycle


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Originally published in 1926, this book contains a general history of the measurement of time now known as the week. Colson begins with the seven-day cycle devised by the Jews and examines how different theologies gave rise to different names and systems of measurement for each day of the week and how the week eventually became standardised. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in ancient astronomy and the history of time keeping.

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Author:   F. H. Colson
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 12.90cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 19.80cm
Weight:   0.140kg
ISBN:  

9781107486690


ISBN 10:   1107486696
Pages:   136
Publication Date:   12 March 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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1. The week in general; 2. The Jewish week; 3. The planetary week; 4. The relation of the Jewish to the planetary week; 5. The driving-force behind the week; 6. The week in the New Testament and the early church; 7. The week in northern Europe; Appendix.

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