Thesis (D. Min.)--Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2001. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 178-182).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Harding University Graduate School of Religion, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 206-213).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Harding University Graduate School of Religion, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 206-213).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, 1997. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 121-128).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2001. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 178-182).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Harding University Graduate School of Religion, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 206-213).

Project report (D. Min.)--New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1998. / Abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 86-92).

Project report (D. Min.)--New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1998. / Abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 86-92).

Highland of Bohemia and Moravia is one of oldest areas of our country. Historical sources show evidence of plentiful silver-ore deposits already since middle of 13th century. There were silver streaks appurtenant to Jihlava´s mineral district in the close environ of Jihlava town. This mineral district extends to regions Brtnicko, Stonařovsko and Třešťsko. Silver streak leaded to Třešťsko (towards Salavice, Jezdovice and periphery of Třešť town to be specific) from former mineral district of Rantířovsko. The mediaeval mining was almost forgotten nowadays and mining pieces were cancelled and buried. Some of extant relicts could remind us this Gothic time if they were not instantly land-filled and aligned. I concern myself with natural characteristics of the determinate district in the first part of my graduation thesis. Content of the second part of my graduation thesis is the proposal of nature trail in the mineral district of Jihlava - part ?Jezdovice u Třeště? ? itself. First of all I focus on the history of nature trails, on its types and segmentation. I addict myself to the trail proposal itself and its marking and design in the second chapter. The trail is focused on the mining history and geological attractions in the first place. The nature trail has sight-seeing character and thanks to its easy low-end terrain is easily accessed for all visitors. So, it is destined for the general public. The part of appendixes contains photo-documentation of interesting locations on the trail, pictures of samples mined here already in the Gothic time and other appendixes as maps, plans, charts etc.

This contribution surveys the emergence and character of the Middle Horizon in Peru’s north highlands. It centers on Ancash department, a region with a rich and unique archaeological record for contextualizing interaction during the period. My discussion begins by detailing the sequence and variability of interregional interaction in Ancash Department during the latter half of the 1st millennium AD. Then I will examine the general implications of the available data – especially architecture, long distance goodsand ceramic style – with a view to identify current difficulties and to encourage future problem-oriented investigations. Two terms help contextualize the cultural dynamism of the Middle Horizon: bundling (purposeful acquisition and clustering of objects from long-distance) and vector (a distinct cultural predisposition facilitating interaction). Although there is evidence of Wari contact before imperial expansion, trade interaction increased dramatically during the early Middle Horizon, focused on ‘bundled’ patterns of acquisition. These were followed by new exchange orientations and stylistic emulation. There is very little evidence to indicate territorial control, but Wari strategies highlighted the rich areas of western Ancash, while apparently de-emphasising EasternAncash. Religion and prestige economies appear to have been the most common factors for local engagements with Wari culture. / Esta contribución investiga el surgimiento y el carácter del Horizonte Medio en la sierra norte del Perú. Se enfoca en el departamento de Áncash, una región con un registro amplio para contextualizar la interacción durante dicho periodo. Mi discusión comienza detallando la secuencia y la variabilidad de la interacción interregional en Áncash (500-1000 d.C.). Se describen los patrones generales con los datos disponibles —la arquitectura, los bienes de larga distancia y el estilo de cerámica— con el fin de identificar las dificultades actuales. Dos conceptos ayudan a contextualizar el dinamismo cultural del periodo: «bundling»(adquisición intencional y la agrupación de objetos de larga distancia) y «vector» (una predisposición cultural que facilita la interacción). Aunque existe evidencia de contacto wari antes de la expansión imperial, la interacción comercial aumentó dramáticamente durante el Horizonte Medio temprano; se centró en los patrones de «bundling» de adquisición. Estos fueron seguidos por nuevas orientaciones de intercambio y emulación estilística. Hay poca evidencia para indicar el control territorial, pero las estrategias wari destacaron las ricas áreas del oeste de Áncash, con menos presencia en el este. Economías rituales y prestigio parecen haber sido los factores más comunes para las interacciones locales con la cultura Wari.