1910 The Historical Geography of the Holy Land, Especially in Relation to the History of Israel and the Early Church.

Description

Folding Maps, Folding Plates, Publishers' Original Binding

With one plate, four colour folding map plates, and one further map tucked into a pocket to the rear of the work. Collated, complete.

The work of Scottish theologian George Adam Smith, first published in 1894, here in its sixteenth edition. A member of the United Free Church of Scotland, the author's preface states the aim of this work to be learning 'what geography has to contribute to questions of Biblical criticism', and 'to realise the historical influences by which our religion was at first nurtured'. Chapters focus on history, climate, and various geographical regions.

Publisher's advertisement to the recto of the half title.

This is an ex-library work, with the bookplate of the 'Victoria Institute Worcester Public Library' to the front pastedown, and numerous further ink library stamps throughout.