Publisher's Synopsis
The Bible in the Levant is a historical book written by Samuel Irenaeus Prime in 1859. The book is a biography of C. N. Righter, who was an agent of the American Bible Society in the Levant. The Levant is a historical region in the Eastern Mediterranean that includes modern-day countries such as Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan.The book provides a detailed account of Righter's life and work in the Levant, where he spent several years distributing Bibles and other religious literature to the local population. The author, Prime, was a prominent American journalist and author who knew Righter personally and wrote the book as a tribute to his friend.The Bible in the Levant is a fascinating historical document that provides valuable insights into the social, cultural, and religious dynamics of the Levant in the mid-19th century. It is also a testament to the important role that the American Bible Society played in spreading Christianity and promoting literacy in the region during this period.Overall, The Bible in the Levant is a well-researched and engaging book that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of the Levant, the role of religion in society, or the history of the American Bible Society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
