Pilgrim's Map of the Holy Land for Biblical Research: The Journeys and Deeds of Jesus Christ
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Title
Pilgrim's Map of the Holy Land for Biblical Research: The Journeys and Deeds of Jesus Christ
Subject
A collection for the Pilgrim's Map to live in.
Description
The Pilgrim’s Map of the Holy Land is an object with such complexity that it merits its own collection. Here the small details of the map are cataloged and discussed.
Creator
TH. F Mathesy, Ph.D.
Source
[no text]
Publisher
The Carpenter's Workshops
Date
1942
Contributor
Palestine Antiquities Department
The Palestine Survey
The Palestine Exploration Fund
Rights
[no text]
Relation
[no text]
Format
Print, col. map 69 x 50 cm. fold. to 25 x 18 cm.
Language
English
Type
Map
Identifier
[no text]
Coverage
Palestinian History, Biblical History, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Territorial Disputes, Border Disputes
Collection Items
Pilgrim's Map of the Holy Land
This map of Palestine before the U.N. Partition Plan is divided along historical and Biblical lines. The boundaries shown are color-coded based on areas under the rule of Roman Procuratores (i.e. imperial governors), the ancient Roman Province of…
Pilgrim's Map of the Holy Land -- Stamp Detail
The Carpenter’s Workshop is a reference to the work of Jesus Christ. The company and mapmaker Dr. Mathesy were best known for the production of this particular map, which was published in a bounded paperback book under the same title. There are…
Pilgrim's Map of the Holy Land -- Map Creation Sources
All three of the sources used to create this map were connected to Mandatory Palestine, the territory and administration managed under the British between 1920 and 1948.
1. Palestine Antiquities Department: A British entity charged with…
1. Palestine Antiquities Department: A British entity charged with…
Pilgrim's Map of the Holy Land -- Topographic Details
In addition to the color coded boundaries and the key of borders and archaeological attractions, the map also includes defining topographic features of the area such as mountains and land bridges.
Pilgrim's Map of the Holy Land -- Question Marks
Several question marks can be seen at sites around the map. As there is no universal meaning for question marks in maps and no indication on the map key to suggest what they could symbolize in this context, their exact meaning is a mystery.