A Description Of The Present State Of Samos, Nicaria, Patmos, And Mount Athos (1678) - Couverture rigide

Georgirenes, Joseph

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ISBN 10 : 1436896851 ISBN 13 : 9781436896856

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

""A Description Of The Present State Of Samos, Nicaria, Patmos, And Mount Athos"" is a book written by Joseph Georgirenes in 1678. The book provides a detailed account of the current condition of the islands of Samos, Nicaria, and Patmos, as well as the monastic community of Mount Athos. Georgirenes, a Greek scholar and historian, offers a comprehensive analysis of the geography, history, culture, and religious practices of these places. The book begins with an introduction to the islands of Samos and Nicaria, located in the Aegean Sea. Georgirenes describes the landscape, climate, and natural resources of the islands, as well as their historical significance. He also provides an overview of the local customs, traditions, and religious practices of the inhabitants.The second part of the book is dedicated to Patmos, a small island in the Dodecanese archipelago. Georgirenes provides a detailed account of the island's history, from its ancient origins to its role in the Christian tradition as the place where Saint John wrote the Book of Revelation. He also describes the island's architecture, art, and culture, as well as its religious festivals and traditions.The final section of the book focuses on Mount Athos, a mountainous peninsula in northern Greece that is home to a large community of Orthodox Christian monks. Georgirenes provides a detailed description of the monasteries, churches, and other religious sites on the peninsula, as well as the daily life and routines of the monks who reside there. He also discusses the history of the monastic community, including its role in preserving the Greek language and culture during periods of foreign occupation.Overall, ""A Description Of The Present State Of Samos, Nicaria, Patmos, And Mount Athos"" is a valuable historical and cultural document that provides a fascinating glimpse into the geography, history, and religious traditions of these Greek islands and the monastic community of Mount Athos.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1436896851
• ISBN 13: 9781436896856
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 140
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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