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“Joseph’s Well,” in Dothan, Palestine

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“Joseph’s Well,” in Dothan, Palestine ‎ Gen. 37:12–36

Syrian Travelers near Lydda, Palestine

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Syrian Travelers near Lydda, Palestine Syrian Travelers near Lydda, Palestine

Nablus (Ancient Shechem), and Mt. Ebal, from Gerizim, looking Northeast, Palestine

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Nablus (Ancient Shechem), and Mt. Ebal, from Gerizim, looking Northeast, Palestine ‎ Josh. 24

The Marvelous Gorge of Brook Cherith, and Elijah Convent, Palestine

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The Marvelous Gorge of Brook Cherith, and Elijah Convent, Palestine ‎ 1 Kings 17:3–7

On the North Shore of the Dead Sea, looking Southwest, Palestine

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On the North Shore of the Dead Sea, looking Southwest, Palestine

Entrance to Jacob’s Well, and the Plain of Mukhna, looking Southeast, Palestine

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Entrance to Jacob’s Well, and the Plain of Mukhna, looking Southeast, Palestine

Gathering Tares from Wheat in the Stony Fields of Bethel, looking South, Palestine

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Gathering Tares from Wheat in the Stony Fields of Bethel, looking South, Palestine

A Christian Girl of Nazareth, Palestine

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A Christian Girl of Nazareth, Palestine

Ancient tree traditionally is known as Abraham’s Oak, near Hebron, Palestine

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Ancient tree traditionally is known as Abraham’s Oak, near Hebron, Palestine

Shiloh, the Resting Place of the Ark, Palestine

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Shiloh, the Resting Place of the Ark, Palestine ‎ 1 Samuel 4:4

Ruins of the Home of Martha, Mary and Lazarus at Bethany, Palestine

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Ruins of the Home of Martha, Mary and Lazarus at Bethany, Palestine ‎Matt. 21:17

Mt. Gerizim, where the Samaritans worshipped, and steps leading to Jacob’s Well—looking northwest, Palestine

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Mt. Gerizim, where the Samaritans worshipped, and steps leading to Jacob’s Well—looking northwest, Palestine

“Joseph’s Well,” in Dothan, Palestine

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“Joseph’s Well,” in Dothan, Palestine ‎Gen. 37:12–36

The Village of Amwas, (Emmaus), Palestine

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The Village of Amwas, (Emmaus), Palestine St. Luke 24:13-31 Amwas Jesus and His disciples on the road to Emmaus ‎St. Luke 24:13–31 ‎We are looking southward over a valley in which are the squalid ruins of the one-time prosperous village of Amwas (Emmans). Behind us stretches a craggy upland leading to Beth-haron, where Joshua triumphed over the Canaanites in one of the most fateful battles of history. Jerusalem is only twenty miles southeast (left). ‎“The square opening set around with stones is the mouth of a spring from which the village people get supplies for drinking, cooking and such little cleaning as they are disposed to do." ‎ “Notice how carefully the women shield their faces from a stranger’s gaze—that is a principle of good manners which every Mohammedan girl is taught. Bare feet are not immodest, but the face must be shielded. Those earthen jars are of local manufacture and cost only a few cents apiece. You notice how erect and graceful ...