Ancient Antioch, Reprint Edition

Ancient Antioch, Reprint Edition
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A condensed version of A history of Antioch in Syria: from Seleucus to the Arab conquest, with additional material. This study incorporates findings of the 1932-1939 excavations. Originally published in 1962. Contents: Preface Illustrations: Sources and Acknowledgments Map of the Graeco-Roman World Prologue: Antioch in History Chapter I. Before Alexander the Great Chapter II. The City of Seleucus the Conqueror Chapter III. The Seleucid Kings Chapter IV. The Coming of the Romans Chapter V. Capital of Syria Chapter VI. The Early Christian Community Chapter VII. The Beginning of the Christian Roman Empire Chapter VIII. The Pagan Reaction Chapter IX. Pagan and Christian Traditions Chapter X. "Fair Crown of the Orient" Chapter XI. The East Roman Empire Chapter XII. The Last Years Epilogue: The Legacy of Antioch List of Abbreviations Selected Bibliography Chronology Index Illustrations

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