The Rose of Jericho—Symbol of the Resurrection

Generations of Christian Pilgrims to the Holy land brought home traditional mementos such as pressed wild flowers from Jerusalem, olive-wood covered Bibles, and a homely little ball of dried-out twigs with miraculous properties—the Rose of Jericho (Anastatica hierochuntica). The desiccated skeletons...

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Authors: Friedman, Elias 1916-1999 (Author) ; Stein, Zippora (Author) ; Dafni, Amotz (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Biblical Archaeology Society 1980
In: The Biblical archaeology review
Year: 1980, Volume: 6, Issue: 5
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Summary:Generations of Christian Pilgrims to the Holy land brought home traditional mementos such as pressed wild flowers from Jerusalem, olive-wood covered Bibles, and a homely little ball of dried-out twigs with miraculous properties—the Rose of Jericho (Anastatica hierochuntica). The desiccated skeletons of the small desert plant are still sold at souvenir shops in Jerusalem’s […]
ISSN:0098-9444
Contains:Enthalten in: The Biblical archaeology review