Burchard of Mount Sion, O. P. Descriptio Terrae Sanctae |
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Editor:
| Bartlett, John R. |
Series title: | Oxford Medieval Texts |
ISBN: | 978-0-19-878951-2 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2019 |
Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $165.00 |
Book Description:
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Around 1283, a Dominican traveller called Burchard journeyed through the Holy Land, systematically visiting and documenting places mentioned in the Bible, leaving a full and lively account towards the end of the Crusading period for the benefit of Christian pilgrims and scholars. This is a detailed scholarly edition of the two versions of his work.
Around 1283, a Dominican traveller called Burchard journeyed through the Holy Land, systematically visiting and documenting places mentioned in the Bible, leaving a full and lively account towards the end of the Crusading period for the benefit of Christian pilgrims and scholars. This is a detailed scholarly edition of the two versions of his work.