Churches and Monasteries in the Holy Land
Author | : David Rapp |
Publisher | : Hanan Isachar Photography |
Total Pages | : 415 |
Release | : 2014-11-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789657000069 |
ISBN-13 | : 9657000068 |
Rating | : 4/5 (69 Downloads) |
Download or read book Churches and Monasteries in the Holy Land written by David Rapp and published by Hanan Isachar Photography. This book was released on 2014-11-17 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The defining events of early Christianity are memorialized in churches and monasteries throughout the Holy Land, many of which date back to ancient times. This beautiful book is a wonderful written and visual guide to those religious monuments and the artistic treasures that lie within their walls. The author, David Rapp, is an art historian and critic, who opens a window into the fascinating geographical-theological sphere where Christianity was conceived and born. Each chapter features spectacular pictures by Hanan Isachar, an acclaimed photographer. Christianity’s roots extend deep into the earth of the Holy Land. This book is dedicated to those who wish to learn more about that heritage and the religious sites that stand as testimonies to it.