Gee's Review of Tamas Mekis' book on Hypocephalus
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2022 12:21 am
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Dr Dee wrote:
4.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic compilation of hypocephali.
Reviewed in the United States on 10 June 2021
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The book was in perfect condition. No problems there. Fantastic packaging. Wow! A few references I found so far that refers to incorrect photos or reflect incorrect page numbers, but nothing too serious. Beautifully laid out, easy to read, and lovely reproductions of hypocephali. The research I felt was very mechanical and the author limited himself by sticking strictly to a literal translation and not bringing in the theological meaning of the iconography and phrases and as such I feel his study, (as detailed and meticulous as it is, and he did a great job with that), is not as full flavoured as it could have been. So what like cooking rice without adding salt. It's still rice, but it's "empty" ....
The author stuck with a literal translation rather than adding a subjective religious flight of fancy interpretation to everything, and that's a problem?Shulem wrote: ↑Tue Dec 13, 2022 1:18 amDr Dee wrote:
4.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic compilation of hypocephali.
Reviewed in the United States on 10 June 2021
Verified Purchase
The book was in perfect condition. No problems there. Fantastic packaging. Wow! A few references I found so far that refers to incorrect photos or reflect incorrect page numbers, but nothing too serious. Beautifully laid out, easy to read, and lovely reproductions of hypocephali. The research I felt was very mechanical and the author limited himself by sticking strictly to a literal translation and not bringing in the theological meaning of the iconography and phrases and as such I feel his study, (as detailed and meticulous as it is, and he did a great job with that), is not as full flavoured as it could have been. So what like cooking rice without adding salt. It's still rice, but it's "empty" ....
https://www.amazon.sg/Hypocephalus-Anci ... 1789693330Mekis deserves gratitude for an outstanding achievement in gathering and organizing a wealth of material that will make studying hypocephali much easier in the future. He has also put forward a coherent interpretation. Though other interpretations are possible and will doubtlessly be forthcoming, he has at least provided a target for others to tilt at. This work should be the new starting point for future study.’ – John Gee
Product description Review, Gee wrote:
- Mekis deserves gratitude for an outstanding achievement in gathering and organizing a wealth of material that will make studying hypocephali much easier in the future.
- He has also put forward a coherent interpretation.
Product description Review, Gee wrote:Though other interpretations are possible and will doubtlessly be forthcoming, he has at least provided a target for others to tilt at.
Joseph Smith, Times and Seasons, 1842 wrote:
Fig. 8. Contains writings that cannot be revealed unto the world; but is to be had in the Holy Temple of God.
Product description Review, Gee wrote:Though other interpretations are possible and will doubtlessly be forthcoming
