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In the Footsteps of Abraham by Helen Speelman and Richard H. (2008 Oversized)
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- 9781590201077
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Abrams, Inc.
ISBN-10
1590201078
ISBN-13
9781590201077
eBay Product ID (ePID)
66121707
Product Key Features
Book Title
In the Footsteps of Abraham
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2008
Topic
Judaism / History, Photojournalism, History
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Religion, Photography
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
85.2 Oz
Item Length
11.4 in
Item Width
11.5 in
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Intended Audience
Trade
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Library Journal Looking at these 180 mesmerizing photographs is a time-transcending experience. They succeed in evoking the Holy Land of centuries ago. Only occasional images (like the stylish attire of Jewish women and children at the Wailing Wall) bring the viewer back from the poverty and daily toil associated with traditional ways of living. The photographers of the Matson Photo Agency of Jerusalem''s American Colony took these pictures in the early 20th century, and Ari Speelman, a Dutch Christian enthralled with the Holy Land after visiting, ordered 1200 lantern slides (on glass plates) to be hand painted for shows throughout Holland before World War II. Authors Hardiman (Hebrew Univ. of Jerusalem) and Speelman, an artist and granddaughter of Ari Speelman, relate the engrossing story of the Christian expatriate American colony. The book focuses on landscape views of geographical areas related to biblical verses (e.g., the Jordan River and the Dead Sea) and on the people, including Muslims and Bedouins. Because it documents a part of the world to which people of different faiths relate, this is recommended for all public libraries, to be shelved in the religion, travel, or photography sections., Library Journal Looking at these 180 mesmerizing photographs is a time-transcending experience. They succeed in evoking the Holy Land of centuries ago. Only occasional images (like the stylish attire of Jewish women and children at the Wailing Wall) bring the viewer back from the poverty and daily toil associated with traditional ways of living. The photographers of the Matson Photo Agency of Jerusalem's American Colony took these pictures in the early 20th century, and Ari Speelman, a Dutch Christian enthralled with the Holy Land after visiting, ordered 1200 lantern slides (on glass plates) to be hand painted for shows throughout Holland before World War II. Authors Hardiman (Hebrew Univ. of Jerusalem) and Speelman, an artist and granddaughter of Ari Speelman, relate the engrossing story of the Christian expatriate American colony. The book focuses on landscape views of geographical areas related to biblical verses (e.g., the Jordan River and the Dead Sea) and on the people, including Muslims and Bedouins. Because it documents a part of the world to which people of different faiths relate, this is recommended for all public libraries, to be shelved in the religion, travel, or photography sections.
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Twelfth Grade
Synopsis
The Holy Land is unrivalled as a region combining breathtaking beauty with historical and religious significance., These vivid images evoke the Holy Land of centuries ago, as Moses or Jesus might have seen it. The photos were taken before the advent of color photography by the Matson Photo Agency, part of Jerusalem's American Colony, a community of Christian expatriates. In the 1920s, Ari Speelman, a devout Dutch Christian, commissioned the hand-coloring of 1200 photos on glass plates, a massive undertaking that sometimes involved painting with a single human hair. In this era before mass tourism, he traveled through Holland giving popular lantern slide lectures. His remarkable collection was bequeathed to the Jewish Historical Museum in Amsterdam; the photos in this book were selected from that legacy., Its position as the birthplace of the three major Abrahamic faiths--Christianity, Judaism, and Islam--gives it a special place in the hearts of millions. Rarely does a book come along that captures this extraordinary land in a fresh light. In the Footsteps of Abraham does just that, presenting a unique opportunity to experience the Holy Land as it was at the turn of the last century, before the region underwent the radical changes of modernization. These vivid images evoke the Holy Land of centuries ago, as Moses or Jesus might have seen it. The photos were taken before the advent of color photography by the Matson Photo Agency, part of Jerusalem's American Colony, a community of Christian expatriates. In the 1920s, Ari Speelman, a devout Dutch Christian, commissioned the hand-coloring of 1200 photos on glass plates, a massive undertaking that sometimes involved painting with a single human hair. In this era before mass tourism, he traveled through Holland giving popular lantern slide lectures. His remarkable collection was bequeathed to the Jewish Historical Museum in Amsterdam; the photos in this book were selected from that legacy.
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- e***e (49)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI've bought from this seller a few times already and each time the experience is great. The books are always as shown in the pictures posted. Seller takes the time to wrap the books to ensure books aren't damaged during shipping. Seller is good to communicate with if you have any questions. I'm happy with my order when I place them and will continue to support the store.Secrets of My Heart by Cassie Edwards (1983) (#396769620106)
- e***7 (13)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseVery quick shipping! Packaging was securely sealed, and the book was not bent, dented, or otherwise harmed from the shipping process. The book condition is as described, very honest listing. For the price and condition, this purchase was worth it. I would feel confident buying from this seller again, knowing that the listings show and tell me exactly what to expect. I also like that this book does not have that old mildew smell. It is evident that this seller preserves item quality.Star Trek #24: Killing Time by Della Van Hise (RARE) (#396841720234)
- e***o (862)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseShipping fast Packaging As described Value awesome Thank you Shipped fast A+++ Ebayer