Jerusalem, Bethany and Bethlehem - Couverture souple

Porter, Josias Leslie

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1597314609 ISBN 13 : 9781597314602

Editeur : Reviviscimus, 2010

Synopsis

Christians of all denominations, as well as broad-minded people of many faiths, have for centuries been fascinated with the story of the earthly travels of Jesus Christ. For many, however, especially in the days before travel became as easy as it has now become (and before the advent of photography), there was little chance of developing a concrete feeling for the terrain, the places and people, the customs and usages, of the land through which Christ walked and taught. However, the nineteenth century, especially the latter third, provided a unique opportunity to fill this need, for at that time, before the rapid modernization and, to some extent, secularization that was soon to overrun the Holy Land, it was still possible to wander these mountains and valleys, these shores and plains, and experience in many regions conditions not so very different from those that prevailed at the time of the events described in the New Testament. In addition, it had become possible to transport the necessary equipment for producing wood and metal engravings, and, toward the end of the century, early photographic gear as well. Although numerous travel accounts-many drawing on the expertise of biblical scholars and archeologists-stem from this time, one of the most respected, and at the same time profusely illustrated, works of such early documentary adventurers and explorers is J. L Porter's Jerusalem, Bethany and Bethlehem. It forms an excellent companion volume to Reviviscimus' recent facsimile (1881) republication of the four-volume work, edited by Sir Charles Wilson, Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt. Porter and Wilson combined a scholarly disposition with a love of first-hand experience, through travel, of their chosen subject. This was indeed an exciting time, and the thrill of discovery pervades these works. Even as such lavishly illustrated works had to await a time when they could finally be produced, so now, using new printing technologies, we are able to rescue such priceless works from oblivion. First published in 1887, Porter's classic text has been out of print for over a century, and highly sought after by scholars, libraries, and collectors. Indeed, more often than not, remaining copies of this scarce set have been dismembered and sold piecemeal, illustration by illustration. And so it with great pleasure, indeed joy, that Reviviscimus Press has undertaken to bring this wonderful work back into print. We hope it will enrich, nourish, and inspire a whole new generation of readers.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Jerusalem, Bethany, and Bethlehem given in the following pages are not the results of a single visit to the Holy City. I resided in Palestine for a number of years; and while preparing Murray s Hand-B ook, and revising its several editions, I had occasion repeatedly to examine, with no little minuteness, all places of sacred and historic interest in Palestine, Jerusalem being the chief. But in addition to my own careful observations on the spot, I have uniformly consulted all available authorities, and I would specially mention one The Land and the Book. I look upon it as a storehouse of nearly everything that illustrates the topography of Palestine, and the manners and customs of the people. It is considerably more than a quarter of a century since I first met my esteemed friend, Dr. Thomson, on the side of Lebanon. Even then he was considered one of the highest authorities on the subjects he has since treated of. The illustrated edition of his book is a splendid work, reflecting the highest credit on the venerable author. It is a book that should be in the hands of all students of the Bible. A few of the engravings in this volume are taken from it, but except these the views here given are entirely new in this country. They are chiefly from photographs taken under the superintendence of M. Le Dr. Lortet in a journey to theE
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Reviviscimus
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1597314609
• ISBN 13: 9781597314602
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 206
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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