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Manginis, George

Mount Sinai: A History of Travellers and Pilgrims

Haus Publishing, 2016

30,00 €

Kalamos Books

(STREETSVILLE, Canada)

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Anno di pubblicazione
2016
ISBN
1910376507
Luogo di stampa
London
Autore
Manginis, George
Editori
Haus Publishing
Edizione
First Edition.
Soggetto
MOUNT SINAI ST. CATHERINE'S MONASTERY GREEK ORTHODOXY, MONASTICISM
Descrizione
New
Descrizione
H
Sovracoperta
Stato di conservazione
Nuovo
Legatura
Rilegato
Copia autografata
No
Prima edizione

Descrizione

A mountain peak above Saint Catherine's Monastery in Egypt, Mount Sinai is best known as the site where Moses received the Ten Commandments in the biblical Book of Exodus. Mount Sinai brings this rich history to light, exploring the ways in which the landscape of Mount Sinai's summit has been experienced and transformed over the centuries, from the third century BCE to World War I.As an important site for multiple religions, Mount Sinai has become a major destination for hundreds of visitors per day. In this multifaceted book, George Manginis delves into the natural environment of Mount Sinai, its importance in the Muslim tradition, the cult of Saint Catherine, the medieval pilgrimage phenomenon, modern-day tourism, and much more. Featuring notes, a bibliography, and illustrations from nineteenth-century travelers' books, this deft blend of historical analysis, art history, and archaeological interpretation will appeal to tourists and scholars alike. 308p. bibliography. index. maps on endpapers. Publisher's PR sheet laid in