AUX PAYS DU CHRIST ETUDES BIBLIQUES EN EGYPTE ET EN PALESTINE In the Land of the Messiah Bible Studies in Egypt and Palestine by French Biblical scholar Maurice Landrieux, published by Maison de la Bonne Presse, Paris 1897. Accompanied by two colorful folded maps - Eretz Israel and Jerusalem, many photographs and illustrations - scenes from the Eretz Israel. French original edition - magnificent copy.
Description of Landrieux's journey after of the Holy Scriptures in Egypt and Palestine. Impressions of his travels in the last decade of the 19th century. Alongside a vivid description of the places he visited, Landrieux documents the history, geography, archaeology, and culture of the regions he explored, he also makes the connection to the biblical verses pertaining to them. The book is accompanied by early photographs from Eretz Israel depicting landscapes and the various inhabitants in their traditional attire, as well as illustrations and lithographs - some over entire pages and others integrated within the text. At the end of the book is a folded color map of Palestine. Due to the popularity of the book, it was translated into English, German, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese.
IX, 651 [1] p., + folded map of Eretz Israel 46x26 cm, folded map of the Old City of Jerusalem 48x37 cm. Original half-leather and marble bindings. Gilt lettering on spine. Gilt engraved top page edges. Copy in Beautiful Condition!
