Julian, Or, Scenes in JudeaJames Miller, 1865 - 271 pages |
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Page 10
... presents at this part of the coast an almost even line of sandy banks running from south to north , with none of those alternate projections and inlets which are proper for the security of ships against both the current of the sea and ...
... presents at this part of the coast an almost even line of sandy banks running from south to north , with none of those alternate projections and inlets which are proper for the security of ships against both the current of the sea and ...
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... learned this ; and in addition , more of the present condition and recent history of the country , than I could have obtained from any sources whatsoever in Rome . Of these things I shall impart what knowledge JULIAN . 11.
... learned this ; and in addition , more of the present condition and recent history of the country , than I could have obtained from any sources whatsoever in Rome . Of these things I shall impart what knowledge JULIAN . 11.
Page 13
... present condition and late history of the country of my ances- tors . " The more the pity , " replied my companion , " that a son of Abraham should be found to deny his country and his ancestry , and make a boast of what should be his ...
... present condition and late history of the country of my ances- tors . " The more the pity , " replied my companion , " that a son of Abraham should be found to deny his country and his ancestry , and make a boast of what should be his ...
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... present at heathen sports on a Jewish soil . But in truth they have been now so long celebrated , that they have become a part of the life of the people , and it is only a few of the stricter sort who condemn them or keep back from them ...
... present at heathen sports on a Jewish soil . But in truth they have been now so long celebrated , that they have become a part of the life of the people , and it is only a few of the stricter sort who condemn them or keep back from them ...
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... presents also everywhere the signs of premature decay . A city built in a day is very likely to last but a day . And all around , are Herod's piles of building , whether in the form of theatre , temple , market - place , or quay ...
... presents also everywhere the signs of premature decay . A city built in a day is very likely to last but a day . And all around , are Herod's piles of building , whether in the form of theatre , temple , market - place , or quay ...
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