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Der Jordan an der Stelle des Uebergangs der Israeliten unter Josua.
| Article ID | ASP1443 |
Title | Der Jordan an der Stelle des Uebergangs der Israeliten unter Josua. |
View shows the Jordan at the site of the Israelites' crossing under Joshua, with many figurative staffages. | |
| Year | ca. 1845 |
Artist | Kunstanstalt Hildburghausen (1828-1874) |
The German publishing company Bibliographisches Institut was founded 1826 in Gotha by Joseph Meyer, moved 1828 to Hildburghausen and 1874 to Leipzig. Its production over the years includes such well-known titles as Meyers Lexikon. | |
Historical Description | The Jordan River is an important river in the Middle East, flowing through several countries, including Israel and Jordan. In the Bible, the Jordan is especially known for the crossing of the Israelites under the leadership of Joshua after their exodus from Egypt. This crossing marks the entry of the Israelites into the Promised Land and is considered a central event in biblical history. According to the Book of Joshua, the waters of the river miraculously parted, allowing the people of Israel to cross the Jordan on dry ground.nThe exact location of the crossing is not clearly determined, but the Jordan remains to this day a significant symbol of transition and liberation in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic faiths. |
| Place of Publication | Hildburghausen |
| Dimensions (cm) | 11 x 15 cm |
| Condition | Perfect condition |
| Coloring | colored |
| Technique | Steel engraving |