The object of this publication is not to lead the mind from, but to, THE STUDY OF THE BIBLE. Some of the embellishments require but little or no comment. With the Sacred Text to refer to, they speak for themselves. Of such a character, are the "VIEWS OF PETRA," and the "CARTOONS OF RAFFAELLE." Our duty is to "search out of the book of the LORD, and read;"-to employ our best faculties and capacities, and bring every means of intellectual excitement and improvement, to draw from this inexhaustible storehouse of heavenly knowledge and holy delight. We know that from Revelation, mind has derived its strength, science its utility, and the arts their refinement. From THE BIBLE the astronomer has moralized his demonstrations, and the geologist borrowed his clew and solution. Nay, it is from the inspired page, that the orator, poet, and artist, have received models of their respective arts; and all that is sublime, venerable, or pathetic, in the production of human genius, has been durable only, as it imbodied the spirit and genius of those perfect prototypes. PSALM CXI. 24. PROVERBS III. 13-17. PHILIPPIANS IV. 8. 1 The numerous, urgent, and oft-repeated requests of eminent MINISTERS and private Christians, have induced the publisher, at his leisure hours, to compile the following work. He hopes that, to the Biblical student and Sabbath school teacher, it will be found useful as a book of reference. It is also designed as a valuable and cheap PRESENT, for parents and teachers to put into the hands of youth committed to their care. Particular attention has been paid to the character of the literary portion of the work. We have prepared such matter as is best calculated to be generally and permanently useful, rather than the light and frivolous creations of fancy, and without any reference to sect or party. Nothing sectarian or controversial has been admitted. It is proper to remark, that we are indebted to several English publications, for many of the engravings, the editor of one of which says, that "several distinguished travellers have offered him the use of nearly three hundred original sketches of Scripture places, made upon the spot." Having been able to enrich the present volume with subjects of deep interest and lasting worth, the publisher has much satisfaction in presenting to the Christian reader the BIBLE ILLUSTRATIONS—and trusts that it will prove acceptable to every lover of the Sacred Scriptures. New York, 1841. R, S. A LIST OF THE PRINCIPAL ENGRAVINGS AND GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATIONS, TOGETHER WITH THE CHAPTER OF THE BIBLE TO WHICH THEY EACH REFER. THE PSALMS. PSALM. 43 43 73 Various Forms of the ancient Lyre..... 74 Muse, with an early form of Lyre, taken from a Grecian statue..... 75 Summit of Mount Zion, with the Mosque of David. From an original drawing 48 76 David with the Head of Goliath. Guido 78 77"The days of our years are three-score Canova.... years and ten." 78 Trumpets or Funeral Pipes. From an 70 Ancient Trumpet. From Calmet.. 90 98 81 Ancient Cymbals. From Herculaneum 150 CHAP 99 Indoor Dress of a modern Egyptian lady, showing the Black Veil, and the Mantle..... 100 Dancing Woman of Cairo, &c....... JEREMIAH. 101 Jeremiah. From the Frescoes by M. Angelo in the Sistine Chapel........ 102 Mode of Painting the Eyes and Brows, and Tattooing the Face, Hands, &c., in modern Egypt.. 103 Oriental Barber........................................ EZEKIEL. 104 Ezekiel. From the Frescoes by M. Angelo in the Sistine Chapel.. 105 Persian Instruments of Writing. 106 Modern Egyptian Case and Writing In struments.. 107"Broidered Work." Specimen of an cient Egyptian Embroidery... 4 16 CHAP. 13 17 83 Egyptian House 21 16 108 Modern Egyptian Embroiderers.. 109 Fine Lime-grinding Mill at Cairo... 110 Stick-Book of the ancient Britons... 16 13 37 85 Costume of the "Spouse" and Attendants. Collected from the State Dresses of ancient Egypt... 7 37 37 112 Saxon Reive-Pole.................. 113 Exchequer Tally............... 3 91 Forms of Ear-rings. Collected from ancient Egyptian Sculptures... 117 Valley of Jehoshaphat-Brook Kedron, with the ancient Tombs. Cassas.... 3 92 Ancient Egyptian Necklace.. 3 93 The Ckoosah, or jewelled Head-Band of modern Egypt.. JONAH. 3 ...... 94 The Khizam, or Nose-jewel of modern Egypt.. 3 95 Ladies of modern Egypt, showing the common Face Veil, with one Form of the Walking Wrapper.. 3 96 Another Form of the Walking Wrapper 97 Woman wearing the Tob.. 3 3 08 Hood-Veil of an Arab female.......... 3 |