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The Desert Route - Christian of Nazareth, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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The Desert Route - Christian of Nazareth, 1857....a wearied old pilgrim, a native of Nazareth...one whose grey and venerable beard proclaims him but a sojourner for a few fleeting hours in this world of sorrow. The old man may well be proud of his citizenship. Abou Moossa proudly proclaims himself from Nazareth, but poverty had many years since scared him away from his beloved native village, and Beyrout has since been his home, and will eventually be his Iong resting-place. The old man has grown blind with age, but he loves of a fine warm evening to be led forth to the roadside, where, seated on his accustomed stone in the quiet solitude, his soul seeks, by prayer, communion with that great founder of his faith who condescended to become his fellow-townsman, and with whom all Nazarenes may claim this high privilege up to this day'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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The Desert Route - Christian of Nazareth, 1857
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is a captivating black and white wood engraving that portrays an elderly, weary pilgrim, identified as a native of Nazareth. His grey and venerable beard speaks of a life well-lived, yet filled with hardships. Although he proudly claims his citizenship from Nazareth, poverty drove him away from his beloved native village long ago, and Beirut has been his home and eventual resting place. The old man, who is now blind, finds solace in the quiet evenings by the roadside, where he is led to sit on his accustomed stone. In the tranquil solitude, his soul seeks communion with Jesus, the great founder of his faith, who was also born in Nazareth. This profound connection between the old man and the founder of Christianity is a privilege shared by all Nazarenes up to this day. This evocative image, published in the "Illustrated London News" in 1857, offers a glimpse into the life of an elderly pilgrim in the Middle East during the 19th century. The man is dressed in simple robes and wears a head covering, possibly a turban or headdress. His clothing, along with the headgear, is reminiscent of the Middle Eastern fashion of the time. The engraving is a poignant reminder of the enduring connection between the people of Nazareth and their faith, despite the challenges they may face. The "Illustrated London News" was a prominent British newspaper that published weekly, providing its readers with engravings and illustrations of current events, news, and human-interest stories. This wood engraving, from their archives, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past and invites us to reflect on the enduring power of faith and the human spirit.
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