The Valley of Ajalon--Where Joshua Commanded the Sun and Moon to Stand Still

Name:

Bain, Robert E. M.

Description:

1 photograph; b&w

Provenance:

Bertrand and Paola Lazard Holy Land Collection

Physical Description:

25.3 x 17.5 cm ( 10 x 6.875 in).

Rights:

http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/

Notes:

A panoramic view of the valley with a road crossing from left to right.; The photograph is in a book with a typed description. The description: "(Joshua, x:12.)--'Then spake Joshua to the Lord in the day when the Lord delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon.' The meaning of this name is 'place of gazelles.' It is a broad and beautiful valley near the city of Ajalon. It is about 14 miles from Jerusalem. Ajalon was a Levitical city of Dan. It was also one of the cities of refuge, and the city doubtless stood in this noted valley. The modern name of Ajalon is Galo, which is situated on a long hill on the south side of the valley whose name it bears. On the ridge above this valley the Mediterranean and the plain of Sharon are in full view. Going up above it we find dwarf oaks, arbutus and other shrubs, with plantations of olive and carob trees. Flocks of goats may be seen browsing in the valley." See 5159BAI/LVi77CAJS (Voyager # 358035).; The photograph was not catalogued by Lazard--it was catalogued at LKCAJS.; Condition: Good

Collection:

Lenkin Family Collection of Photography (University of Pennsylvania)