A mountain peak above Saint Catherine’s Monastery in Egypt, Mount Sinai is best known as the site where Moses received the Ten Commandments in the biblical Book of Exodus. Mount Sinai brings this rich history to light, exploring the ways in which the landscape of Mount Sinai’s summit has been experienced and transformed over the centuries, from the third century BCE to World War I.
As an important site for multiple religions, Mount Sinai has become a major destination for hundreds of visitors per day. In this multifaceted book, George Manginis delves into the natural environment of Mount Sinai, its importance in the Muslim tradition, the cult of Saint Catherine, the medieval pilgrimage phenomenon, modern-day tourism, and much more. Featuring notes, a bibliography, and illustrations from nineteenth-century travelers’ books, this deft blend of historical analysis, art history, and archaeological interpretation will appeal to tourists and scholars alike.
By:
George Manginis Imprint: Haus Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 21mm,
Width: 11mm,
Spine: 3mm
Weight: 709g ISBN:9781910376508 ISBN 10: 1910376507 Publication Date:15 June 2016 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for Mount Sinai: A History of Travellers and Pilgrims
[ Mount Sinai ] is rich in detail, agile in narrative, and evocative in mood. It makes me want to go there. --Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds