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The Christians of Jerusalem are composed of various sects , the most powerful
being those of the - Greek Church , whose patriarch has his residence and
episcopal throne there . They possess some of the largest and richest
monasteries and ...
The Christians of Jerusalem are composed of various sects , the most powerful
being those of the - Greek Church , whose patriarch has his residence and
episcopal throne there . They possess some of the largest and richest
monasteries and ...
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It may be mentioned , however , that the different sects take their turn in making
processions and worshipping at the various shrines , and the fact that the Latin
Calendar differs by some days from the Greek is a matter of great convenience in
...
It may be mentioned , however , that the different sects take their turn in making
processions and worshipping at the various shrines , and the fact that the Latin
Calendar differs by some days from the Greek is a matter of great convenience in
...
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... another , erected to commemorate Mohammed ' s nightjourney to heaven ; an
elegant pulpit , on horse - shoe arches — a fine specimen of Arabian art where a
sermon is preached every Friday in Ramadan ; and various other buildings .
... another , erected to commemorate Mohammed ' s nightjourney to heaven ; an
elegant pulpit , on horse - shoe arches — a fine specimen of Arabian art where a
sermon is preached every Friday in Ramadan ; and various other buildings .
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It is a large vaulted portal , highly ornate , and every pillar , column , cornice , and
capital have been debated by archæologists , who still differ , and probably will ,
as to the antiquity of the various architectural details . Northward from here is a ...
It is a large vaulted portal , highly ornate , and every pillar , column , cornice , and
capital have been debated by archæologists , who still differ , and probably will ,
as to the antiquity of the various architectural details . Northward from here is a ...
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of. the. World,". Containing Graphic Sketches of the various Continents, Islands,
Rivers, Seas, and Peoples of the Globe, according to the latest Discoveries. By
EOBEET BEOWN, M.A., Ph.D., F.L.S., F.R.G.S. With about 700 ILLUSTRATIONS.
of. the. World,". Containing Graphic Sketches of the various Continents, Islands,
Rivers, Seas, and Peoples of the Globe, according to the latest Discoveries. By
EOBEET BEOWN, M.A., Ph.D., F.L.S., F.R.G.S. With about 700 ILLUSTRATIONS.
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| Title | Cities of the world, Volume 3 Cities of the world, Edwin Hodder |
| Author | Edwin Hodder |
| Published | 1881 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 13 Jun 2006 |
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