Words from God

This Beduin shepherd has rescued one of his flock from a ravine in the Wilderness of Tekoa, south-east of Bethlehem. He is dressed and equipped in much the same fashion as shepherds in the days of Jesus.

This Beduin shepherd has rescued one of his flock from a ravine in the Wilderness of Tekoa, south-east of Bethlehem. He is dressed and equipped in much the same fashion as shepherds in the days of Jesus.
 

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A early photo taken at daybreak on the Sea of Galilee. The boatmen handle long drag nets, put out at night, usually on deep water..

A early photo taken at daybreak on the Sea of Galilee. The boatmen handle long drag nets, put out at night, usually on deep water..
 

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An Arab journeying with his wife, like Jacob with Rachel or Joseph with Mary.An early photograph.

An Arab journeying with his wife, like Jacob with Rachel or Joseph with Mary.An early photograph.

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A bride in a beautiful garment. A long veil of linen embroidered with silk of brilliant colours.

A bride in a beautiful garment. A long veil of linen embroidered with silk of brilliant colours.

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In addition to his staff a useful weapon of the shepherd boy in Palestine is a sling. An early photograph.

In addition to his staff a useful weapon of the shepherd boy in Palestine is a sling. An early photograph.

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The hills of Samaria with women carrying water pots

The hills of Samaria with women carrying water pots

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The primitive, patriarchal way of making butter. The milk is placed in a goatskin ´bottle´ and rocked to and fro.

The primitive, patriarchal way of making butter. The milk is placed in a goatskin ´bottle´ and rocked to and fro.

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Washing-day. The rinsed garments are spread on a wall or rock to dry quickly in the sun. The soap appears to have been made of olive oil and soda with the addition of ashes . An early photograph.

Washing-day. The rinsed garments are spread on a wall or rock to dry quickly in the sun. The soap appears to have been made of olive oil and soda with the addition of ashes . An early photograph.

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We see a shepherd anointing the heads of sheep with oil to preserve them from sunstroke, or to heal bramble scratches. An early photograph.

We see a shepherd anointing the heads of sheep with oil to preserve them from sunstroke, or to heal bramble scratches. An early photograph.

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Winnowing wheat from the husks in the traditional manner. The wind blows away the husks, leaving the grain of the wheat to fall in a heap.

Winnowing wheat from the husks in the traditional manner. The wind blows away the husks, leaving the grain of the wheat to fall in a heap.

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A view of the paved main street of Nazareth, with its wide central gutter to carry off rainwater. We see the Greek Uniate Church, marking the reputed location of the synagogue in which Jesus was taught. An early photograph.

A view of the paved main street of Nazareth, with its wide central gutter to carry off rainwater. We see the Greek Uniate Church, marking the reputed location of the synagogue in which Jesus was taught. An early photograph.

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With their bells tinkling in the deepening dusk, the stately camels pad softly along the stony road. An early photograph..

With their bells tinkling in the deepening dusk, the stately camels pad softly along the stony road. An early photograph..

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