Project Gutenberg 2017-10-26 Public domain in the USA. 1746 Newman, John Philip 1826 1899 Newman, J. P. (John Philip) Newman, John P. 04013254 From Dan to Beersheba A Description of the Wonderful Land, with Maps and Engravings and a Prologue by the Author Containing the Latest Explorations and Discoveries Produced by Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "From Dan to Beersheba" by John Philip Newman is a descriptive account of the Holy Land written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on exploring the rich history, geography, and culture of Palestine, chronicling its significance in biblical narratives. It serves as both a travelogue and an insightful examination of the landscapes and customs of the area, aiming to connect the present-day aspects of the land with its historic and scriptural references. The opening of the book introduces the geographical structure of Palestine, detailing its mountainous terrain and fertile plains, while also assessing the transformations that have occurred over the centuries. Newman describes the boundaries of the region and reflects on the biblical significance of locations from Dan to Beersheba, providing context for the significance of these sites. He emphasizes the stark contrast between the land's ancient bountifulness, as described in scriptural texts, and its current state of barrenness, attributing these changes to both natural factors and historical events. The thorough details presented lay the foundation for a deeper exploration of the ensuing chapters, inviting readers into the transformative historical tapestry of the Holy Land. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Palestine -- Description and travel DS Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Religious Category: Archaeology & Anthropology Category: Religion/Spirituality 1228234 2025-08-22T09:17:18.816365 text/html 1252974 2024-10-23T02:48:11 text/html 12765229 2025-08-22T09:17:35.814306 application/epub+zip 12773208 2025-08-22T09:17:22.487385 application/epub+zip 459897 2025-08-22T09:17:20.628379 application/epub+zip 13224898 2025-08-22T09:17:44.498287 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 13166852 2025-08-22T09:17:33.974356 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 714200 2022-08-25T07:38:35.593095 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 996813 2025-08-22T09:17:16.500366 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 976976 2024-10-23T02:48:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17088 2025-08-22T09:17:44.663225 application/rdf+xml 14013 2025-08-22T09:17:20.809363 image/jpeg 1931 2025-08-22T09:17:20.721335 image/jpeg 12589738 2025-08-22T09:17:19.122496 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia