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Not exactly that ; at least not necessarily so , nor in all cases . I would be A man of
glad to believe there was ordinarily any corresponding moral and religious feel-
prayers ing connected with this exterior manifestation of devotion . The Moslems
...
Not exactly that ; at least not necessarily so , nor in all cases . I would be A man of
glad to believe there was ordinarily any corresponding moral and religious feel-
prayers ing connected with this exterior manifestation of devotion . The Moslems
...
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The thing is at least possible , and without resorting to supernatural interferA little
manoeuvring , or a little money , could set either real or spurious Jews at work in
the exact way to bring on the catastrophe . But let that pass ; Beirût has no need ...
The thing is at least possible , and without resorting to supernatural interferA little
manoeuvring , or a little money , could set either real or spurious Jews at work in
the exact way to bring on the catastrophe . But let that pass ; Beirût has no need ...
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... out Fountaing directly under the snow of Sūnnîn - intensely cold - icy , in fact ,
even in summer , and clear as though running liquid diamonds . They , with their
young rivers , bear names rather poetical - agreeable , at least , to Arab taste .
... out Fountaing directly under the snow of Sūnnîn - intensely cold - icy , in fact ,
even in summer , and clear as though running liquid diamonds . They , with their
young rivers , bear names rather poetical - agreeable , at least , to Arab taste .
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Doubtless the former is the richer field , at least in Palestine , but both should be
carefully explored . In the meanwhile , turn a little to the left . The direct road to
Sidon leads over a sandy desert , fatiguing to both the horse and his rider .
Doubtless the former is the richer field , at least in Palestine , but both should be
carefully explored . In the meanwhile , turn a little to the left . The direct road to
Sidon leads over a sandy desert , fatiguing to both the horse and his rider .
Page 52
We may at least conclude , that lands sufficiently low and warm for the olive had
been for some time uncovered when the dove went forth , or it could Habitat of
not have found young leaves upon them . This tree does not flourish in Syria
more ...
We may at least conclude , that lands sufficiently low and warm for the olive had
been for some time uncovered when the dove went forth , or it could Habitat of
not have found young leaves upon them . This tree does not flourish in Syria
more ...
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| Title | The Land and the Book: Or, Biblical Illustrations Drawn from the Manners and Customs, the Scenes and Scenery, of the Holy Land |
| Author | William McClure Thomson |
| Publisher | T. Nelson, 1869 |
| Original from | National Library of Israel |
| Digitized | 21 Jan 2020 |
| Length | 718 pages |
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