The Temples of the Jews and the Other Buildings in the Haram Area at Jerusalem.

AUCTION 48 | Thursday, May 27th, 2010 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art Featuring an Exceptional Collection of American Judaica

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Lot 81

FERGUSSON, JAMES

The Temples of the Jews and the Other Buildings in the Haram Area at Jerusalem.

FIRST EDITION. Replete with diagrams and engravings. Appended: five folding maps. pp. 304. Some marginal worming. Original boards. Sm. folio

London: 1878

Est: $300 - $500

PRICE REALIZED $450

This sumptuous volume combines the ancient sources of Bible, Talmud and Josephus with the latest surveys conducted by Dr. Robinson, Captain Warren, Major Wilson, and Lieutenant Conder. The book is divided into three parts: Early Temples of the Jews; the Temple of Herod; and Christian and Saracenic Buildings in the Haram Area. The Author theorizes that the Dome of the Rock was not erected by the Caliph Omar but dates back to Emperor Constantine.