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100 1 _aVan Dyke, Henry,
_d1852-1933
245 1 0 _aOut-of-Doors in the Holy Land: Impressions of Travel in Body and Spirit
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2009-07-04
508 _aE-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Marius Borror, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Out-of-Doors in the Holy Land: Impressions of Travel in Body and Spirit" by Henry Van Dyke is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. This book reflects the author’s personal journey through Palestine, combining both physical travel experiences and a spiritual exploration of the land where Jesus lived and preached. It captures the contrasting threads of adventure and introspection, as well as the author’s desire to connect deeply with the historical and spiritual significance of the Holy Land. At the start of the narrative, Van Dyke expresses his long-held dream of visiting Palestine, a dream that became possible after overcoming personal fears and life challenges. He emphasizes his wish to explore the land not as a mere tourist, but to immerse himself in its beauty and spirit, seeking to understand the essence of Christianity as an "out-of-doors" religion. The opening provides a sense of anticipation as he sets sail and recounts vividly the sights and feelings associated with landing in Jaffa, marking the beginning of his journey filled with reflections about personal faith, the natural landscape, and the rich history intertwined with the sacred geography of the area. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAuthors, American -- 20th century -- Biography
653 _aPalestine -- Description and travel
653 _aVan Dyke, Henry, 1852-1933 -- Travel -- Palestine
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29314
999 _c70162
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