Travels in the Unknown EastThis book is a remarkable collection of the Author's uniquely privileged experiences in the middle east. John Grant's truly amazing adventure extends from Istanbul to Akaba, from Damascus to Alexandria. In two extensive journeys, separated by nearly fifty years, he takes us into secret conclaves of Druses, Sheiks and dervishes. |
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... church . It was shaped somewhat like a Greek cross and some of the columns were still intact : careful examination of the various parts of the ruin revealed a remarkable correspondance with the details of the place given by Procopius ...
... church . It was shaped somewhat like a Greek cross and some of the columns were still intact : careful examination of the various parts of the ruin revealed a remarkable correspondance with the details of the place given by Procopius ...
Page 122
... Church of the Nativity as marking the site of the inn where Joseph and Mary sought shelter , and the peasants ' belief that Christ was born in the ruya of a private house , which took in guests , it is in keeping with the gospel ...
... Church of the Nativity as marking the site of the inn where Joseph and Mary sought shelter , and the peasants ' belief that Christ was born in the ruya of a private house , which took in guests , it is in keeping with the gospel ...
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... church - the Church of St. John . In an alcove inside the mosque , I saw a small room where the head of St. John - Yahya , as the Arabs call him - is said to repose to this day . In its original form this mosque , which is associated ...
... church - the Church of St. John . In an alcove inside the mosque , I saw a small room where the head of St. John - Yahya , as the Arabs call him - is said to repose to this day . In its original form this mosque , which is associated ...
Contents
Children of the Golden Horn | 1 |
The Heart of Turkey | 23 |
My Caravan in Allahs Dawn | 53 |
Copyright | |
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