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Still image"By the side of still waters" — on the Plain of Jezreel, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of sheperds with their flocks resting beside a stream on the Plains of Esdraelon.A view of sheperds with their flocks resting beside a stream on the Plains of Esdraelon. -
Still imageA poor woman of Zarephath gathering firewood, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A woman gathers firewood near the ruins of the ancient city of Zarephath.A woman gathers firewood near the ruins of the ancient city of Zarephath. -
Still imageAbana River, the sweet waters of Damascus, Syria
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the Barada River (Abana River) which passes through one of the suburbs of Damascus.A view of the Barada River (Abana River) which passes through one of the suburbs of Damascus. -
Still imageAin Karim, supposed birthplace of John the Baptist, among hills S. from Jaffa road
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View from the Jaffa road of ʻEn Kerem (Aim Karim), the supposed birthplace of John the Baptist.View from the Jaffa road of ʻEn Kerem (Aim Karim), the supposed birthplace of John the Baptist. -
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 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 imageBaalbek and plain between the Lebanons; view N. from town, Syria
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the city of Baʻlabakk (Baalbek) with the ruins of the old, Greek city in the background.A view of the city of Baʻlabakk (Baalbek) with the ruins of the old, Greek city in the background. -
Still imageBeautiful Nazareth; outlook S. from hills above town to historic Esdraelon, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Nazareth looking south from the hilly surroundings.A view of Nazareth looking south from the hilly surroundings. -
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 imageBroad, sunny Plain of Esdraelon and Mount Carmel, W. from Mount Gilboa
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view across the Plains of Esdraelon from Mount Gilboa towards Mount Carmel.A view across the Plains of Esdraelon from Mount Gilboa towards Mount Carmel. -
Still imageDamascus and its gardens — from the N. W. — Syria
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Damascus from the outskirts of the city, showing the vast gardens.A view of Damascus from the outskirts of the city, showing the vast gardens. -
Still imageDown the upper Jordan valley, S. W. from Caesarea Philippi on Mount Hermon
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the ancient city of Caesarea Philippi at the base of Mount Hermon.A view of the ancient city of Caesarea Philippi at the base of Mount Hermon. -
Still imageEndor, home of the storied witch, and its broad outlook N. W. over Esdraelon Plain, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The town of Endor where Saul sought a witch to raise the spirit of Samuel.The town of Endor where Saul sought a witch to raise the spirit of Samuel. -
Still imageEs Salt, from the south; a Peraean town still full of homes and business
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Al-Salt (Salṭ), a city in Jordan, which lies in the region once known as Paraea (Parea).A view of Al-Salt (Salṭ), a city in Jordan, which lies in the region once known as Paraea (Parea). -
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 imageFrom "Little Hermon", N. W. across Esdraelon Plain to Nazareth, among the hills, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view across the Plains of Esdraelon towards Nazareth.A view across the Plains of Esdraelon towards Nazareth. -
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 Ramoth Gilead : N. W. over Jordan valley toward distant Carmel, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view from Al-Salt (Salṭ) across the Jordan River Valley with Mount Carmel barely visible in the background.A view from Al-Salt (Salṭ) across the Jordan River Valley with Mount Carmel barely visible in the background. -
Still imageFrom lonely Machaerus — John's prison — W. across Dead Sea to Judea
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the Dead Sea from the hilltop ruins of Machaerus, the biblical prison fortress where John the Baptist was sent by the younger Herod.A view of the Dead Sea from the hilltop ruins of Machaerus, the biblical prison fortress where John the Baptist was sent by the younger Herod. -
Still imageGarden of Gethsemane and Mount of Olives, from the eastern wall — Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view looking down at the Garden of Gethsemane below the Mount of Olives.A view looking down at the Garden of Gethsemane below the Mount of Olives. -
Still imageGaza, lowland stronghold of the Philistines, from the S. E.
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the lowlands with the city of Gaza visible in the distance.A view of the lowlands with the city of Gaza visible in the distance. -
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 imageGezer from N. W.. site of Canaanite and Maccabean forts
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View from the Northwest of the archaeological site at Gezer with the remnants of the Canaanite and later Maccabean fortress.View from the Northwest of the archaeological site at Gezer with the remnants of the Canaanite and later Maccabean fortress. -
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 imageGideon's battlefield and Hill of Moreh, N. from Jezreel, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the Hill of Moreh and the Plains of Esdraelon.A view of the Hill of Moreh and the Plains of Esdraelon. -
Still imageHaifa and the Bay of Akka, E. from Mount Carmel, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The city of Haifa as seen from the side of Mount Carmel.The city of Haifa as seen from the side of Mount Carmel. -
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 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 imageIn beautiful Lebanon, E. over upper Jordan valley to Mount Hermon
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Mount Hermon from across the Jordan River Valley.A view of Mount Hermon from across the Jordan River Valley. -
Still imageJerusalem and the Mount of Olives — E. from the Latin Hospice, Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view from Mount Scopus across Jerusalem towards the Mount of Olives with the Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-Ṣakhrah) in the middleground.A view from Mount Scopus across Jerusalem towards the Mount of Olives with the Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-Ṣakhrah) in the middleground. -
Still imageJerusalem from Mount Scopus at the N. E., showing nearly the whole city
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View of Jerusalem from Mount Scopus, showing the majority of the city in the background.View of Jerusalem from Mount Scopus, showing the majority of the city in the background. -
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, from across the Valley of Hinnom to Olivet, looking N. E
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Jerusalem, Mount Zion, and the Mount of Olives from the hill where Judas Iscariot supposedly made the deal to betray Jesus, the "Hill of Evil Counsel."A view of Jerusalem, Mount Zion, and the Mount of Olives from the hill where Judas Iscariot supposedly made the deal to betray Jesus, the "Hill of Evil Counsel." -
![A view of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, clearly showing the Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-Ṣakhrah) in the middleground and a Russian [Orthodox?] Church in the foreground.](https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/omekacloud-main/large/P_MSS001_B02_I032/P_MSS001_B02_I032_P001_PROD.jpg)
Still imageJerusalem, the City of the Great King, from Mount of Olives
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, clearly showing the Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-Ṣakhrah) in the middleground and a Russian [Orthodox?] Church in the foreground.A view of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, clearly showing the Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-Ṣakhrah) in the middleground and a Russian [Orthodox?] Church in the foreground. -
Still imageJerusalem, the center of Christian history, seen W. from tower on Olivet
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, showing the Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-Ṣakhrah) in the background.A view of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, showing the Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-Ṣakhrah) in the background. -
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. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald Lerch, February 1956, Mayarí, Oriente, Cuba
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her father, Donald, telling him of their safe arrival in Cuba, the hold up with their luggage at customs, where they stayed for the first few days in the country, the Cuban food, the landscapes, and other missionary couples.A letter from Lois to her father, Donald, telling him of their safe arrival in Cuba, the hold up with their luggage at customs, where they stayed for the first few days in the country, the Cuban food, the landscapes, and other missionary couples. -
Still imageLooking N. E. from the Mount of Beatitudes to Sea of Galilee
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view down to the Sea of Galilee from the Mount of Beatitudes.A view down to the Sea of Galilee from the Mount of Beatitudes. -
Still imageLooking S. E. from Mizpah to Jerusalem four miles away
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View to the Southeast from Miẓpah towards Jerusalem.View to the Southeast from Miẓpah towards Jerusalem. -
Still imageLooking S. from Mount Tabor to the Hill of Moreh, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view from Mount Tabor towards the Hill of Morah.A view from Mount Tabor towards the Hill of Morah. -
Still imageLower Galilee, N. E. from Mount Tabor, past Horns of Hattin to Upper Galilee
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Lower Galilee from Mount Tabor, past the "Horns of Hattin."A view of Lower Galilee from Mount Tabor, past the "Horns of Hattin." -
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 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 imageMizpah from the southwest, an old center of Hebrew history
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View of the town of Miẓpah from the Southwest.View of the town of Miẓpah from the Southwest. -
Still imageModein, the home of Judas Maccabeus, view S. E. toward Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View of the village of Modi'in (Modein), home and presumed burial site of Judas Maccabaeus.View of the village of Modi'in (Modein), home and presumed burial site of Judas Maccabaeus. -
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 imageMount Gilboa and Valley of Jezreel, the scene of Saul's defeat — from the citadel, Bethshan, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Mount Gilboa and the Plains of Esdraelon near the city of Bet Sheʼan.A view of Mount Gilboa and the Plains of Esdraelon near the city of Bet Sheʼan. -
Still imageMount Hermon above the city of Rashaya
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894The snow-covered Mount Hermon (background) as seen looking south across the city of Rashaya.The snow-covered Mount Hermon (background) as seen looking south across the city of Rashaya. -
Still imageMount Lycabettus, Athens
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894A view across the city of Athens looking northeast towards Mount Lycabettus from the Acropolis.A view across the city of Athens looking northeast towards Mount Lycabettus from the Acropolis. -
Still imageMt. Nebo from Wady Ayun Musa, showing road to Jordan, Syria
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view down to the Valley of Moses' Spring (Wadi Ayun Musa) from Mount Nebo in Jordan.A view down to the Valley of Moses' Spring (Wadi Ayun Musa) from Mount Nebo in Jordan. -
Still imageN. from Gilboa over Jezreel Plain to the Sea of Galilee, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view across the Plains of Esdraelon towards the Sea of Galilee.A view across the Plains of Esdraelon towards the Sea of Galilee. -
Still imageNazareth, the home of the Child Jesus — from the N. E
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of Nazareth looking southwest.A view of Nazareth looking southwest. -
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 imageOlive Trees in the Garden of Gethsemane
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894The olive trees of the Garden of Gethsemane with the Temple Mount visible in the background.The olive trees of the Garden of Gethsemane with the Temple Mount visible in the background. -
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 imagePan's Grotto and the Tomb of St. George (El Khadir) at Caesarea Philippi
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894A view across the mountain springs below a cave known as Pan's Grotto (right), a site of worship at ancient Caesarea Philippi (modern Banias), with the entrance to the Tomb of St. George, or El Khadir, above.A view across the mountain springs below a cave known as Pan's Grotto (right), a site of worship at ancient Caesarea Philippi (modern Banias), with the entrance to the Tomb of St. George, or El Khadir, above. -
TextPhoto album of Charles Minot and Elva R. Griffith
Griffith, Elva RoxanaA photo album documenting Charles Minot and Elva R. Griffith's time as missionaries in Chile and travels around South and Central America and to India.A photo album documenting Charles Minot and Elva R. Griffith's time as missionaries in Chile and travels around South and Central America and to India. -
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 Gennesaret and Sea of Galilee, N. from above Magdala to Upper Galilee
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the Plains of Gennesaret and the Sea of Galilee with the town of Migdal (Magdala) in the middleground.A view of the Plains of Gennesaret and the Sea of Galilee with the town of Migdal (Magdala) in the middleground. -
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 imagePlain of the upper Jordan, N. from near Lake Huleh to Mount Hermon
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view across Lake Hula (now the Hula Valley) toward Mount Hermon.A view across Lake Hula (now the Hula Valley) toward Mount Hermon. -
Still imagePlate 11: Yâfa, The Ancient Joppa from the West
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894A view across scrubland of the city of Jaffa (Yafo) looking west.A view across scrubland of the city of Jaffa (Yafo) looking west. -
Still imagePlate 12: Upper Beth Horon
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894A view of the ancient city of Upper Bethoron (Beth Horon) overlooking the valley of Ajalon.A view of the ancient city of Upper Bethoron (Beth Horon) overlooking the valley of Ajalon. -
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 14: Jerusalem, General View from the Mount of Olives
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894A view of the city of Jerusalem taken from the Mount of Olives. In the background on the right, the Dome of the Rock can be seen.A view of the city of Jerusalem taken from the Mount of Olives. In the background on the right, the Dome of the Rock can be seen. -
Still imagePlate 20: Jerusalem, The Mount of Olives from the Mosk of the Dome of the Rock
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894A view of the Mount of Olives beyond the Golden Gate looking east from the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock.A view of the Mount of Olives beyond the Golden Gate looking east from the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock. -
Still imagePlate 21: Jerusalem, View of the Mount of Olives, Showing the Garden of Gethsemane
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894The Mount of Olives and the Garden of Gethsemane as seen from the Temple Mount looking east.The Mount of Olives and the Garden of Gethsemane as seen from the Temple Mount looking east. -
Still imagePlate 22: Jerusalem, The so called Monuments of Absalom, James, and Zacharias, in the Valley of Jehoshaphat, with the modern gravestones
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894The tombs of Absalom, Saint James (Benei Hezir), and Zechariah in the Valley of Jehoshaphat (Kidron Valley) by the Mount of Olives.The tombs of Absalom, Saint James (Benei Hezir), and Zechariah in the Valley of Jehoshaphat (Kidron Valley) by the Mount of Olives. -
Still imagePlate 23: Jerusalem, The Village of Siloam in the Valley of Jehoshaphat, with the Hill of Evel Counsel and the Valley of Hinnom
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894The town of Silwan (Siloan) looking north towards the Temple Mount (beyond the hill).The town of Silwan (Siloan) looking north towards the Temple Mount (beyond the hill). -
Still imagePlate 25: Bethlehem, The Shepherds' Field
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894The terraced Shepherds' Fields of Bethlehem.The terraced Shepherds' Fields of Bethlehem. -
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 31: Tiberias, The Lake of Gennesareth, or of Galilee or Tiberias
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894A view of a ruined building, possibly near the Old Tiberias Cemetery in Tiberias, looking south towards the Sea of Galilee.A view of a ruined building, possibly near the Old Tiberias Cemetery in Tiberias, looking south towards the Sea of Galilee. -
Still imagePlate 32: Khan Minyeh the reputed Site of Ancient Capernaum
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894A sheer cliff overlooking the Sea of Galilee at the reputed location of Capernaum (Caphar Nahum) at a site known as Khan Minyeh.A sheer cliff overlooking the Sea of Galilee at the reputed location of Capernaum (Caphar Nahum) at a site known as Khan Minyeh. -
Still imagePlate 40: Lebanon, View of Mount Lebanon taken from above the village of Ehden
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894Snow-capped Mount Lebanon (background) as seen from across the village of Ehden looking east.Snow-capped Mount Lebanon (background) as seen from across the village of Ehden looking east. -
Still imagePlate 41: Patmos, The Island and Monastery
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894A view accross the island of Patmos with the Monastery of St. John the Theologian visible in the upper right.A view accross the island of Patmos with the Monastery of St. John the Theologian visible in the upper right. -
Still imageRiver Kishon, where Ehjah slew the prophets of Baal; and Mount Carmel beyond
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A bend in the Kishon River with Mount Carmel visible in the background.A bend in the Kishon River with Mount Carmel visible in the background. -
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 imageRoman bridge over Hasbany River, on the Jerusalem-to-Damascus highway
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A roman bridge spanning the Hasbany (Hasbani) River.A roman bridge spanning the Hasbany (Hasbani) River. -
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, 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 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 imageShattered remnants of old Chorazin; view S. over
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The site of the ancient city of Chorazin (Korazim) on the Sea of Galilee.The site of the ancient city of Chorazin (Korazim) on the Sea of Galilee. -
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 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 imageTabighah spring and Gennesaret plain; view S. W. to Horns of Hattin
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the "Horns of Hattin" from across the Sea of Galilee.A view of the "Horns of Hattin" from across the Sea of Galilee. -
Still imageThe "New" Calvary, outside the Damascus Gate, from the northern wall
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view from just outside the Damascus Gate of the Hill of Cavalry where Jesus was crucified.A view from just outside the Damascus Gate of the Hill of Cavalry where Jesus was crucified. -
Still imageThe Mound of Megiddo, from the S. E., Samaria, Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the mountain where the biblical city of Megiddo stood.A view of the mountain where the biblical city of Megiddo stood. -
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 Valley of the Kedron and village of Siloam
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the village of Siloam in the Valley of Kedron (Kidron) with Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives in the background.A view of the village of Siloam in the Valley of Kedron (Kidron) with Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives in the background. -
Still imageThe brook Jabbok (Zerka, the blue river) at one of the main fords, Syria
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930One of the main fording points along the Zarqāʼ River (the Blue River) in Jordan.One of the main fording points along the Zarqāʼ River (the Blue River) in Jordan. -
Still imageThe snow-clad summit of Mount Hermon (9166 feet); grandest height in Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the snow-capped summit of Mount Hermon.A view of the snow-capped summit of Mount Hermon. -
Still imageTombs of the Prophets, in the King's Dale, Valley of Kedron, Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The tombs of the Prophets, located in the King's Dale area of the Valley of Kedron (Kidron) near Jerusalem.The tombs of the Prophets, located in the King's Dale area of the Valley of Kedron (Kidron) near Jerusalem. -
Still imageTraditional Capernaum, Christ's home by the Sea of Galilee
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The site of the biblical city of Capernaum on the Sea of Galilee.The site of the biblical city of Capernaum on the Sea of Galilee. -
Still imageValley of Rephaim, old Hebrew battleground; Jerusalem at N. E
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930View of the Valley of Rephaim where David did battle with the Philistines.View of the Valley of Rephaim where David did battle with the Philistines. -
Still imageVillage of Nain, and Mount Tabor, looking N. E., Palestine
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The village of Nein (Nain) with a view of Mount Tabor in the background.The village of Nein (Nain) with a view of Mount Tabor in the background. -
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 imageW. over Sea of Galilee, from above Kersa (Gergesa) to Horns of Hattin
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view across the Sea of Galilee from the site of the biblical town of Gergesa (Kursi) to the Horns of Hattin.A view across the Sea of Galilee from the site of the biblical town of Gergesa (Kursi) to the Horns of Hattin. -
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.