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Holy Smoke: Was Simeon of Jerusalem the first Christian in recorded history?

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The Comedy of Bureaucracy in Ancient Architecture

This chapter explores the historical challenges faced by architects in navigating bureaucratic processes, illustrated through an architect's experiences with rejected designs for a Jerusalem visitor center. It humorously contrasts past and present attitudes towards planning while recognizing the oft-overlooked contributions of key figures like architect Lemuel.

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