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Still image"Joseph’s Well" — Dothan, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A well known as "Joseph's Well" that sits along the main caravan route between Damascus and Egypt.A well known as "Joseph's Well" that sits along the main caravan route between Damascus and Egypt. -
Still imageA Bedouin boy and his mother at a camp in the wilderness
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A family of Bedouin nomads standing before their tent which has bee pitched in a ravine between Hebron and the Dead Sea.A family of Bedouin nomads standing before their tent which has bee pitched in a ravine between Hebron and the Dead Sea. -
Still imageA Samaritan woman at Jacob's well, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A woman drawing water at Jacob's Well.A woman drawing water at Jacob's Well. -
Still imageA shepherd in David's home-country leading flock over Judean hills
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A shepherd leading a flock through a valley path near Bethlehem and the site of Tekoa.A shepherd leading a flock through a valley path near Bethlehem and the site of Tekoa. -
Still imageAn Oriental feast of rice and lamb at Beeroth, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A group of men shares a meal of lamb and rice.A group of men shares a meal of lamb and rice. -
Still imageAnathoth, Jeremiah's home town — N.E. toward Jordan and Gilead, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the town of Anathoth (ʻAnātā) from the foot of Mount Scopus.A view of the town of Anathoth (ʻAnātā) from the foot of Mount Scopus. -
Still imageAncient royal city of Samaria, where Philip preached Christ, looking W.
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The ruins of the ancient city of Samaria, the capital of the norhern Kingdom of Israel.The ruins of the ancient city of Samaria, the capital of the norhern Kingdom of Israel. -
Still imageAncient tree traditionally known as Abraham's Oak, near Hebron
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930An ancient oak tree which grows outside of Hebron, traditionally known as "Abraham's Oak."An ancient oak tree which grows outside of Hebron, traditionally known as "Abraham's Oak." -
Still imageArabs and their tents in Wilderness of Tekoa; outlook E. to Bethlehem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Some Bedouins settled in the desert near the biblical site of Takoa to the North of Bethlehem, their tents visible in the background.Some Bedouins settled in the desert near the biblical site of Takoa to the North of Bethlehem, their tents visible in the background. -
Still imageBaptizing in the Jordan
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A baptism in the River Jordan.A baptism in the River Jordan. -
Still imageBarley harvest near Bethlehem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Workers bringing in the barley harvest outside of Bethlehem.Workers bringing in the barley harvest outside of Bethlehem. -
Still imageBethany, where our Lord was anointed by Mary — S. from eastern slope of Olivet
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The town of Bethany, situated at the base of the Mount of Olives.The town of Bethany, situated at the base of the Mount of Olives. -
Still imageBethlehem and Vicinity
A map showing the corresponding locations where stereoscopic images were taken of Bethlehem and the surrounding areas.A map showing the corresponding locations where stereoscopic images were taken of Bethlehem and the surrounding areas. -
Still imageBethlehem of Judea, the birthplace of Jesus — W. from the Church of Nativity
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A square in the town of Bethlehem to the West of the Church of Nativity.A square in the town of Bethlehem to the West of the Church of Nativity. -
Still imageBread-making in the court of a Syrian home, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Three women prepare bread to bake in a stone or clay oven placed in the courtyard of a home.Three women prepare bread to bake in a stone or clay oven placed in the courtyard of a home. -
Still imageBridegroom and friends going to fetch the bride, Ramallah
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A procession of a bridesgroom and his friends along a street in the city of Ramallah to collect the bride.A procession of a bridesgroom and his friends along a street in the city of Ramallah to collect the bride. -
Still imageChurch of the Nativity, built where Jesus was born, Bethlehem of Judea
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the Church of the Nativity, built on the site of Jesus' birth, with grain vendors selling their wares.A view of the Church of the Nativity, built on the site of Jesus' birth, with grain vendors selling their wares. -
Still imageChurning butter in a goatskin, Beeroth, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A family sits outside of their home, the woman churning butter in a goatskin bag.A family sits outside of their home, the woman churning butter in a goatskin bag. -
Still imageCoptic pilgrims from Egypt, bathing in the holy waters of the Jordan
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Pilgrims of the Coptic Church who have traveled from Egypt bathe in the waters of the Jordan River.Pilgrims of the Coptic Church who have traveled from Egypt bathe in the waters of the Jordan River. -
Still imageDavid's City, Bethlehem, S. E. to Frank Mountain
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view across Bethlehem, the city of David, with a view of Frank Mountain in the background.A view across Bethlehem, the city of David, with a view of Frank Mountain in the background. -
Still imageFertile plain of Dothan, S. W. from hill where the town stood in Elisha's day, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the plains of Dothan as seen from the hill site where the city of Dothan once stood.A view of the plains of Dothan as seen from the hill site where the city of Dothan once stood. -
Still imageFountain of Elisha, miraculously freshened by the prophet, near Jericho
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A reservoir near Jericho identified as the Fount of Elisha (Elijah), where the water was miraculously made fresh by the prophet in the Old Testament.A reservoir near Jericho identified as the Fount of Elisha (Elijah), where the water was miraculously made fresh by the prophet in the Old Testament. -
Still imageFrom Mizpah, N. over hill of Gibeon to Ramallah
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View North from Miẓpah over the hill where the ancient city of Gibeon stood, showing the town of Rām Allāh in the background.View North from Miẓpah over the hill where the ancient city of Gibeon stood, showing the town of Rām Allāh in the background. -
Still imageFrom Olivet E. over the Wilderness, Jordan Valley and Dead Sea to Moab
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view across the Jordan River Valley and the Dead Sea toward the ancient kingdom of Moab.A view across the Jordan River Valley and the Dead Sea toward the ancient kingdom of Moab. -
Still imageFrom Olivet S. over Judean hills to Frank Mountain
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view across the landscape towards Frank Mountain.A view across the landscape towards Frank Mountain. -
Still imageFrom Ramah, traditional home of Samuel, N. E. toward Gilead, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the town of Bayt Rīmā which may be the biblical town of Ramah, where Samuel was born.A view of the town of Bayt Rīmā which may be the biblical town of Ramah, where Samuel was born. -
Still imageGathering tares from wheat, in the stony fields of Bethel, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Workers make their way through the wheat fields and removing vetch (tare) plants.Workers make their way through the wheat fields and removing vetch (tare) plants. -
Still imageGerizim and hills of southern Samaria; S. from Mount Ebal over Sychar
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Mount Gerizim as seen from the side of Mount Ebal in the Samaria region.Mount Gerizim as seen from the side of Mount Ebal in the Samaria region. -
Still imageGibeah of Saul, N. from field below the little modern village
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the modern town which stands near the ancient site of Gibeah, the home of Saul, the first king of Israel.A view of the modern town which stands near the ancient site of Gibeah, the home of Saul, the first king of Israel. -
Still imageHebron, the home of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, from the E.
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View of the city of Hebron, where Abraham and his sons lived.View of the city of Hebron, where Abraham and his sons lived. -
Still imageHerod's street of columns — the remains of magnificent Samaria, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Columns lining a road leading to the ancient city of Samaria, presumably raised by Herod the Great.Columns lining a road leading to the ancient city of Samaria, presumably raised by Herod the Great. -
Still imageHill country of Ephraim, from near Bethel, N. W. over Ain Jebrud
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A man surveys the hilly landscape surrounding the town of Ein Yarbrud (Ain Jebrud) near Bethel.A man surveys the hilly landscape surrounding the town of Ein Yarbrud (Ain Jebrud) near Bethel. -
Still imageHill site of ancient Mareshah, S. W. beyond modern Beit Jibrin
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Bet Guvrin (Beit Jibrin) from the hilltop site of the ancient city of Mareshah.A view of Bet Guvrin (Beit Jibrin) from the hilltop site of the ancient city of Mareshah. -
Still imageHills and fields of Judea, N. from Bethlehem, showing road to Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view to the North of Bethlehem looking back towards Jerusalem.A view to the North of Bethlehem looking back towards Jerusalem. -
Still imageJericho and Surroundings
Bormay & Co. Engravers, N.Y.A map showing the corresponding locations where stereoscopic images were taken of Jericho and the surrounding areas.A map showing the corresponding locations where stereoscopic images were taken of Jericho and the surrounding areas. -
Still imageJerusalem and Vicinity
A map showing the corresponding locations where stereoscopic images were taken of Jerusalem and the surrounding areas.A map showing the corresponding locations where stereoscopic images were taken of Jerusalem and the surrounding areas. -
Still imageJerusalem from S., showing Ophel, with Tyropoen and Kedron Valleys
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Jerusalem from the South with the town of Ophel in the middleground and both the Tyropoean and Kedron Valleys.A view of Jerusalem from the South with the town of Ophel in the middleground and both the Tyropoean and Kedron Valleys. -
Still imageJerusalem, Mt. of Olives and Bethany
A map showing the corresponding locations where stereoscopic images were taken of Jerusalem and the surrounding areas.A map showing the corresponding locations where stereoscopic images were taken of Jerusalem and the surrounding areas. -
Still imageJordan Valley and distant Moab, E. from old Jericho-Jerusalem road
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view across the Jordan River Valley towards the ancient Moab kingdom.A view across the Jordan River Valley towards the ancient Moab kingdom. -
Still imageLittle folks studying at the village school in Samuel's home town, Ramah
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A class of children learning Arabic in the town of Bayt Rīmā.A class of children learning Arabic in the town of Bayt Rīmā. -
Still imageLower bed of the Jordan, N. W. from Moab cliffs to Judean Highlands
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the Lower Jordan River showing dense plant growth on the banks.A view of the Lower Jordan River showing dense plant growth on the banks. -
Still imageMain street of Bethlehem, leading from the Church of Nativity, looking N. W.
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The main street of Bethlehem, looking towards the Church of the Nativity.The main street of Bethlehem, looking towards the Church of the Nativity. -
Still imageMarvelous gorge of Brook Cherith and old Convent
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the gorge carved by the Cherith Brook (Qilṭ Wadi) through the desert, with a small monastery attributed to Elijah tucked in one of the bends.A view of the gorge carved by the Cherith Brook (Qilṭ Wadi) through the desert, with a small monastery attributed to Elijah tucked in one of the bends. -
Still imageModern Jericho and its gardens, with traditional Mount of Temptation at N. W.
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the modern city of Jericho where it sits beneath the "Mount of Temptation" (Mount Quarantania).A view of the modern city of Jericho where it sits beneath the "Mount of Temptation" (Mount Quarantania). -
Still imageModern Jerusalem
A map showing the corresponding locations where stereoscopic images were taken of Jerusalem and the surrounding areas.A map showing the corresponding locations where stereoscopic images were taken of Jerusalem and the surrounding areas. -
Still imageMosque Machpelah, the traditional burial-place of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A mosque which not stands on the burial place of Abraham and his sons, known as the Tomb of the Patriarchs, in Hebron.A mosque which not stands on the burial place of Abraham and his sons, known as the Tomb of the Patriarchs, in Hebron. -
Still imageMount Gerizim, where Samaritans worshipped, S. W. from entrance to Jacob's Well, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view looking out across ruins from Jacob's Well toward Mount Gerizim.A view looking out across ruins from Jacob's Well toward Mount Gerizim. -
Still imageOld road from Jericho to Ai (west), among the hills of Benjamin, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The road leding from the ancient city of Jericho to the biblical city of Ai.The road leding from the ancient city of Jericho to the biblical city of Ai. -
Still imageOn the north shore of the Dead Sea looking S. W.
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view across the Dead Sea from its northern shore.A view across the Dead Sea from its northern shore. -
Still imagePalestine
A map showing all the areas of Palestine, Israel, Lebanon, and Syria where stereoscopic images were taken.A map showing all the areas of Palestine, Israel, Lebanon, and Syria where stereoscopic images were taken. -
Still imagePicturesque Palestine — the Wilderness of the Scapegoat
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the hilly deserts, known as the Wilderness of the Scapegoat after the Old Testament story of the scapegoat on the Day of the Atonement.A view of the hilly deserts, known as the Wilderness of the Scapegoat after the Old Testament story of the scapegoat on the Day of the Atonement. -
Still imagePlain of the Jordan — S. E. from the ruins of ancient Jericho
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view across the northern edge of the Dead Sea towards the ruins of the ancient city of Jericho.A view across the northern edge of the Dead Sea towards the ruins of the ancient city of Jericho. -
Still imagePlate 13: Gibeon, El Jib
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894A view of the Palestinian town, Al Jib, which sits at the site of ancient Gibeon.A view of the Palestinian town, Al Jib, which sits at the site of ancient Gibeon. -
Still imagePlate 26: Bethany, General View from the East
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894The town of Bethany at the modern day al-Eizariya.The town of Bethany at the modern day al-Eizariya. -
Still imagePlate 27: Mar Saba, General View of the Convent and Ravine of the Kidron
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894The Convent of St. Saba (Mar Saba) as seen looking south, built into the cliffside above the Kidron River.The Convent of St. Saba (Mar Saba) as seen looking south, built into the cliffside above the Kidron River. -
Still imagePlate 29: Nablûs, General View of the Town
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894A view of the town of Nablus and the surrounding hills.A view of the town of Nablus and the surrounding hills. -
Still imagePlate 30: Nablûs, The Ancient Samaritan Pentateuch
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894The Abisha Scroll, a copy of Samaritan Pentateuch, which is used in the Samaritan synagogue in Nablus.The Abisha Scroll, a copy of Samaritan Pentateuch, which is used in the Samaritan synagogue in Nablus. -
Still imageRocky Bethel and its olive groves, from the south, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Bethel showing the olive groves and terraced hillsides designed to hold water.A view of Bethel showing the olive groves and terraced hillsides designed to hold water. -
Still imageRuins of Jericho, showing buildings Oeft) and city wall (right)
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the ruins of ancient Jericho showing some of the buildings and a section of the city wall.A view of the ruins of ancient Jericho showing some of the buildings and a section of the city wall. -
Still imageSamaria (Sebastie)
Bormay & Co. Engravers, N.Y.A map showing the corresponding locations where stereoscopic images were taken of Samaria Region.A map showing the corresponding locations where stereoscopic images were taken of Samaria Region. -
Still imageSamaria's magnificent basilica with apse at farther end, seen from S. W.
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Columns remaining in the ruins of the Temple of Augustus, built by Herod the Great, including the altar.Columns remaining in the ruins of the Temple of Augustus, built by Herod the Great, including the altar. -
Still imageSamaria, once proud and beautiful center of northern kingdom, seen from S., Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A woman sitting on a donkey beneath an ancient archway, a city visible on a hill behind her.A woman sitting on a donkey beneath an ancient archway, a city visible on a hill behind her. -
Still imageSamaritan High Priest, and old Pentateuch roll at Shechem, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A Samaritan rabbi showing a traditional Torah scroll in its case.A Samaritan rabbi showing a traditional Torah scroll in its case. -
Still imageScene of Goliath's defeat. Valley of Elah (N. W.)
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the Valley of Elah (Ella Valley), the biblical site of the battle between David and Goliath.A view of the Valley of Elah (Ella Valley), the biblical site of the battle between David and Goliath. -
Still imageScene of Jonathan's victory at Michmash, Wady es Suweinit, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the valley in which Jonathan won his victory at Michmash.A view of the valley in which Jonathan won his victory at Michmash. -
Still imageShechem, an early center of Hebrew history, looking S. W. from Mount Ebal
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the city of Nablus, at the site of the biblical city of Shechem, as seen from the slopes of Mount Ebal.A view of the city of Nablus, at the site of the biblical city of Shechem, as seen from the slopes of Mount Ebal. -
Still imageShechem, where the Hebrew empire was divided. E. past Mount Ebal
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the city of Nablus, at the site of the biblical city of Shechem, from the outskirts.A view of the city of Nablus, at the site of the biblical city of Shechem, from the outskirts. -
Still imageSheikh el Rachid and his escort, most famous Bedouins of Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A group of mounted Bedouins carrying longspears, the leader identified as "Sheikh El Raschid."A group of mounted Bedouins carrying longspears, the leader identified as "Sheikh El Raschid." -
Still imageShepherds in the "Field of the Shepherds" — Bethlehem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Shepherds with a sheep in the field where the shepherds were visited by an angel announcing the birth of Jesus.Shepherds with a sheep in the field where the shepherds were visited by an angel announcing the birth of Jesus. -
Still imageShiloh, scene of old religious assemblies, from the S. E., Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The remnants of the biblical city of Shiloh amongst the hills.The remnants of the biblical city of Shiloh amongst the hills. -
Still imageSouth from Engedi along the Dead Sea shore to Jebel Usdum (Salt Mountain)
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view south from the city of Engedi (ʻEn Gedi) towards Jebel Usdun (Salt Mountain or Mount Sodom).A view south from the city of Engedi (ʻEn Gedi) towards Jebel Usdun (Salt Mountain or Mount Sodom). -
Still imageStately stairway approach to Herod's temple of 1900 years ago; Samaria, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A stairway leading to the ruins of Herod's Temple in the ancient city of Samaria.A stairway leading to the ruins of Herod's Temple in the ancient city of Samaria. -
Still imageThe King's Pool, the ancient reservoir in the heart of Hebron
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the "King's Pool," a reservoir in the center of Hebron.A view of the "King's Pool," a reservoir in the center of Hebron. -
Still imageThe Passover, as celebrated by the Samaritans on Mount Gerizim
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Samaritans celebrating Passover at the sumit of Mount Gerizim.Samaritans celebrating Passover at the sumit of Mount Gerizim. -
Still imageThe Shephelah and Philistine plain W. from Tell San-dahannah
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view across the central lowlands, or the Shephelah, from the site of the ancient city of Mareshah.A view across the central lowlands, or the Shephelah, from the site of the ancient city of Mareshah. -
Still imageThe Vale of Shechem (Nablus)
Bormay & Co. Engravers, N.Y.A map showing the corresponding locations where stereoscopic images were taken of Nablus (Shechem) and the surrounding areas.A map showing the corresponding locations where stereoscopic images were taken of Nablus (Shechem) and the surrounding areas. -
Still imageThe lonely Convent of Mar Saba, Wilderness of Judea
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the Mar Saba monastery, one of the oldest active monasteries in the world.A view of the Mar Saba monastery, one of the oldest active monasteries in the world. -
Still imageThe spot where the manger stood; grotto below Church of Nativity
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930An interior view of the Church of the Nativity, showing the location where the manger stood.An interior view of the Church of the Nativity, showing the location where the manger stood. -
Still imageThe traditional tomb of Rachel beside the Jerusalem-Bethlehem highway
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Rachel's Tomb on the road between Jerusalem and Bethlehem.A view of Rachel's Tomb on the road between Jerusalem and Bethlehem. -
Still imageThe village of Am was (Emmaus)
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View of the town of Amwas (ʻImwās) in Palestine. This slide identifies it with Emmaus, but current scholarship supports that this is likely not the site of the ancient biblical city.View of the town of Amwas (ʻImwās) in Palestine. This slide identifies it with Emmaus, but current scholarship supports that this is likely not the site of the ancient biblical city. -
Still imageVineyards and watch-tower, showing Church of Nativity and Bethlehem, N. W.
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Workers picking grapes in a vineyard outside of Bethlehem, the Church of the Nativity visible in the background.Workers picking grapes in a vineyard outside of Bethlehem, the Church of the Nativity visible in the background. -
Still imageWilderness S. of the Dead Sea — N. W. from Ain et Beida to Jebel Usdum
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the hilly deserts surrounding the Dead Sea with Mount Sodom visible in the distance.A view of the hilly deserts surrounding the Dead Sea with Mount Sodom visible in the distance. -
Still imageWomen grinding at the mill, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Two women grinding grain into flour using a hand mill.Two women grinding grain into flour using a hand mill.