American Priestess - The Extraordinary Story of Anna Spafford and the American Colony in Jerusalem (Paperback)

For generations, The American Colony Hotel in Jerusalem has been a well-known retreat for journalists, diplomats, pilgrims and spies. However, few know the story of Anna Spafford, the enigmatic evangelist who was instrumental in its founding
Branded heretics by Jerusalem's established Christian missionaries when they arrived in 1881, the Spaffords and their followers nevertheless won over Muslims and Jews with their philanthropy. But when her husband Horatio died, Anna assumed leadership, shocking even her adherents by abolishing marriage and establishing an uneasy dictatorship based on emotional blackmail and religious extremism.
With a controversial heroine at its core, American Priestess provides a fascinating exploration of the seductive power of evangelicalism as well as an intriguing history of an enduring landmark.

General

Imprint:	Anchor Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2009
First published:	September 2009
Authors:	Jane Fletcher Geniesse
Dimensions:	200 x 132 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	416
ISBN-13:	978-0-307-27772-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Promotions
LSN:	0-307-27772-0
Barcode:	9780307277725

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