Sisters of Sinai : how two lady adventurers found the hidden gospels
Soskice, Janet Martin2009
Books, Manuscripts
Find it!
In 1892, two adventurous sisters made one of the most important religious finds of the century. This title uses the story of the Smith sisters to take the reader on a 19th century journey. It traces the footsteps of these sisters as they voyage to Egypt, Sinai and beyond, clutching their Murray's guidebook.
Main title:
Sisters of Sinai : how two lady adventurers found the hidden gospels / Janet Soskice.
Author:
Soskice, Janet Martin, author
Imprint:
London : Chatto & Windus, 2009.
Collation:
xiii, 338 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780701173418 (hbk)0701173416 (hbk)
Dewey class:
225'.0922'411225.0922411220.43225.0922225.092B/LEW225
Local class:
220.43GR99 SMI
Language:
English
Subject:
Lewis, Agnes Smith, 1843-1926Smith, Margaret -- Travel -- EgyptLewis, Agnes Smith, 1843-1926 -- Travel -- EgyptBible. Gospels. SyriacNew Testament scholars -- ScotlandReligious invention -- Case studiesManuscripts, Syriac -- Egypt -- Sinai, MountWomen -- Travel -- History -- 19th century -- EgyptBiblical studies, criticism & exegesisReligionEgypt -- Description and travelSinai, Mount (Egypt) -- Description and travelChristianity -- History
BRN:
515426