The Rose of Jericho—Symbol of the Resurrection
Generations of Christian Pilgrims to the Holy land brought home traditional mementos such as pressed wild flowers from Jerusalem, olive-wood covered Bibles, and a homely little ball of dried-out twigs with miraculous properties—the Rose of Jericho (Anastatica hierochuntica). The desiccated skeletons...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Biblical Archaeology Society
1980
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The Biblical archaeology review
Year: 1980, Volume: 6, Issue: 5 |
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Summary: | Generations of Christian Pilgrims to the Holy land brought home traditional mementos such as pressed wild flowers from Jerusalem, olive-wood covered Bibles, and a homely little ball of dried-out twigs with miraculous properties—the Rose of Jericho (Anastatica hierochuntica). The desiccated skeletons of the small desert plant are still sold at souvenir shops in Jerusalem’s […] |
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ISSN: | 0098-9444 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: The Biblical archaeology review
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