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From the Holy Mountain
A Journey Among the Christians of the Middle East
Book • 1997
In this book, William Dalrymple follows the route taken by John Moschos and his pupil Sophronius in 587 AD, visiting holy places and monasteries across the Byzantine world.
Dalrymple's journey takes him through Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Egypt, where he encounters the last remaining Christian communities in these regions.
The book delves into the history and current state of Eastern Christianity, highlighting the complex relationships between Islam, Judaism, and Christianity in the Middle East.
Dalrymple's account is marked by his vivid descriptions, historical insights, and a deep sense of empathy for the communities he encounters.
Dalrymple's journey takes him through Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Egypt, where he encounters the last remaining Christian communities in these regions.
The book delves into the history and current state of Eastern Christianity, highlighting the complex relationships between Islam, Judaism, and Christianity in the Middle East.
Dalrymple's account is marked by his vivid descriptions, historical insights, and a deep sense of empathy for the communities he encounters.
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William Dalrymple as a book he wrote 30 years ago about Eastern Christians in the context of the Sasanian Persian and Byzantine empires.
William Dalrymple as a book he wrote 30 years ago about Eastern Christians in the context of the Sasanian Persian and Byzantine empires.
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105. The Last Great War of Antiquity
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William Dalrymple as a book he wrote after being inspired by a project on the Armenian genocide.
William Dalrymple as a book he wrote after being inspired by a project on the Armenian genocide.27 snips
114. The Persian Renaissance
