The Holy City; or Historical and Topographical Notices of Jerusalem

by George Huntston Williams

Publishers:

John W. Parker; T. Stevenson

, 1845

Overview

In this volume of The Holy City, George Williams opens with a description of the history of Jerusalem, from its foundation to its Islamic occupation. Williams then outlines the topography and antiquities of Jerusalem, and discusses modern Jerusalem and its inhabitants. This volume also contains 11 topographical plates (with explanations) and other sketches by Rev. W. F. Witts, a fellow of King’s College, Cambridge.

Product Details

• Title: The Holy City; or Historical and Topographical Notices of Jerusalem
• Author: George Huntston Williams
• Publishers: John W. Parker, T. Stevenson
• Print Publication Date: 1845
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Jerusalem › History; Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Jerusalem); Middle East › Jerusalem
• Resource ID: LLS:JRSLMWILLIAMS01
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-11T15:58:48Z

About George Huntston Williams

George Huntston Williams (1914–2000) was educated at St. Lawrence University, Meadville Theological School, and Union Theological Seminary, where he received his PhD. He then taught at Harvard Divinity School. He was also among the original editorial advisors of the scholarly journal Dionysius. His works include The Polish Brethren and The Attitude of Liberals in New England toward Non-Christian Religions, 1784–1885.