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Author(s): John Wilson
ISBN(s): 9781850434405, 1850434409
Edition: illustrated edition
File Details: PDF, 7.51 MB
Year: 2004
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 1850434409 
ISBN 13: 9781850434405
Author: John Wilson

Sometime in 1997 the ancient city of Banias passed its 2000th anniversary, yet there was no celebration. John Francis Wilson brings us the story of Banias, or ancient Caesarea Philippi, the city that sat at the source of the Jordan River in what are now known as the Golan Heights region. In doing so he brings to life a city whose history is a microcosm of that of the Middle East itself. Banias’ story starts in Canaanite times. Under Herod Phillip( died AD 34)it became Caesarea Philippi and was a focal point for the cult of the god Pan throughout the Roman period. With the accession of the Christian Emperor Constantine its pagan heritage brought it into conflict with emerging Christianity. In the following centuries came Arab conquest, the Crusades, neglect and decay, rediscovery in the 19th century by European travellers and finally its destruction in the Six Days War after being occupied by Israeli forces. Wilson reminds us that cities without people are desolate: interspersed amongst the invasions and religious conflicts are the people whose lives touched the life of this city: Herod the Great and his sons, Jesus of Nazareth, the emperors Vespasian and Titus, Saladin and even Samuel Clemens, otherwise known as Mark Twain. John Francis Wilson has had complete access to the site, and has drawn upon a wealth of sources in order to provide the first comprehensive history of this remarkable city . Its story will make fascinating reading to historians, general readers and those interested in the archaeology and narrative of the Near East.

Caesarea Philippi Banias The Lost City of Pan 1st Table of contents:

1. The Beginnings

  • Explores the origins of Banias, tracing its history from Canaanite times.

2. Herodian Banias

  • Examines the city’s development under Herod the Great and his son Philip.

3. Roman Banias

  • Discusses the city’s status and significance during the Roman period.

4. Religion in Roman Banias: Paganism

  • Analyzes the religious practices and the worship of Pan and other deities.

5. Jews and Christians in Pagan Banias

  • Looks at the presence and influence of Jewish and Christian communities.

6. Christ Versus Pan: Constantinian Banias

  • Investigates the conflict between Christianity and pagan traditions during the reign of Emperor Constantine.

7. Pan Versus Christ: Byzantine Banias

  • Explores the ongoing religious tensions and transformations in the Byzantine era.

8. The Arab/Islamic Conquest

  • Details the impact of the Arab conquest on Banias and its inhabitants.

9. Banias and the Crusades

  • Examines the city’s role and significance during the Crusades.

10. Ayyûbids, Mamlûks and Turks

  • Discusses the periods of Ayyubid, Mamluk, and Ottoman rule over Banias.

11. European ‘Rediscovery’

  • Chronicles the renewed interest in Banias by European travelers and scholars.

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