Scripture Topography: Being Some Account of Places Mentioned in Holy Scripture, Given Principally in Extracts From the Works of Travellers; The Gentile World (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Mary Fawley Maude

9780484008068: Scripture Topography: Being Some Account of Places Mentioned in Holy Scripture, Given Principally in Extracts From the Works of Travellers; The Gentile World (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484008064 ISBN 13: 9780484008068

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore places named in scripture through the eyes of traveling scholars and explorers.

This edition gathers vivid excerpts about sites from Troas to Athens, Assos to Thessalonica, and beyond, blending ruins, landscapes, and historical notes with the cadence of 19th‑century journeying.

The book presents a practical, scene‑driven guide to ancient cities and their remains, from temple arches and theatre walls to baths and aqueducts. It pairs evocative descriptions with scripture references, helping readers picture where these events might have occurred and how the landscapes shaped the peoples who lived there.

Vivid coastal and hilltop views of Troas, Assos, and other ancient ports.
Descriptions of ruins, temples, theatres, cemeteries, and city walls that hint at past grandeur.
Contextual notes linking sites to biblical passages and historical travels.
An index of places across the Mediterranean world mentioned in scripture, with cross-references for study.

Ideal for readers curious about biblical geography, travelers who love classical ruins, and anyone seeking a historical lens on scripture's landscapes.

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