Epiphany

Abstract: Introduction Part I: 1 Framing epiphany in art and text 2 Material epiphany: encountering the divine in cult images 3 Epiphany and authority in Hellenistic Greece 4 The poetics of epiphany in Hellenistic epigram Part II: 5 Virtual visions: piety and paideia in Second Sophistic literature 6 Dream visions and cult images in Second Sophistic literature 7 The apologetics of representation in Philostratus' Life of Apollonius of Tyana Part III: 8 Dying to see: epiphanic sarcophagi from Imperial Rome

Abstract: Acknowledgements List of Figures List of Abbreviations Introduction 1. Divine Morphology 2. Epiphanies in Crisis 3. Healing Epiphanies: Epiphanies as Diagnostic and Therapeutic Tools 4. Dei in Remotis: Epiphany, Solitude, and Divine Inspiration 5. Erotic Epiphanies 6. Epiphanies in Cult 7. Theoxenia Festivals: Playing Host and Guest with the Divine 8. Synthesis: Epiphany and its Socio-political Functions Bibliography Index

Abstract: MD. A comparative study of physicochemical properties of AH Plus, Epiphany, and Epiphany SE root canal sealers. International Endodontic Journal, 42, 785–793, 2009. Aim To assess the physicochemical properties and the surface morphology of AH Plus, Epiphany, and Epiphany SE root canal sealers. Methodology Five samples of each material were employed for each test according to ANSI/ADA specification 57. The samples were assigned to four groups: (i) AH Plus; (ii) Epiphany; (iii) Epiphany + Thinning Resin; (iv) Epiphany SE. The distilled water used during the solubility test was submitted to spectrometry to verify the release of calcium ions. The morphologies of the external surface and the cross-section of the samples were analysed by means of a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Statistical analysis was performed by using One-Way anova and post hoc Tukey–Kramer tests with the null hypothesis set as 5%. Results Setting time, flow and radiopacity results were in accordance with ANSI/ADA requirements whereas the dimensional change of all sealers and solubility of Epiphany did not fulfil ANSI/ADA protocols. AH Plus and Epiphany SE were similar in terms of flow, radiopacity, solubility and dimensional change. The spectrometry test revealed significant calcium ion release from Epiphany with and without the thinning resin. SEM analysis revealed essentially a homogeneous surface with compact layer and some rough areas. Conclusions Setting time, flow, and radiopacity tests conformed to ANSI/ADA standardization. The dimensional change in all groups and the solubility of Epiphany were greater than values considered acceptable, with higher amounts of calcium ion release. Epiphany SE revealed more organized, compacted, and homogeneous polymers in a reduced resin matrix when compared with the other groups.

Abstract: List of illustrations Preface Introduction 1. Image and typology 2. Myth and history 3. The woman of the Apocalypse 4. Indian seer 5. Presence and tradition 6. Patron of Mexico 7. Divine idea 8. Heavenly painting 9. Myth and scepticism 10. The last resort 11. History and infallibility 12. The coronation 13. Juan Diego 14. Nican mopohua 15. Epiphany and revelation Notes Bibliography Index.