American Colony Church, Jaffa, ca. 1866

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American Colony Church, Jaffa, ca. 1866

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In 1866, George J. Adams led a group of Americans to start a religious community in Palestine to witness the second coming of the Messiah. The community used this church in Palestine.

Most of the followers were from Jonesport.

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About This Item

  • Title: American Colony Church, Jaffa, ca. 1866
  • Creator: K Ltd.
  • Creation Date: circa 1866
  • Subject Date: circa 1866
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Dimensions: 9 cm x 14 cm
  • Local Code: Coll. 1976
  • Collection: Jaffa Colony collection
  • Object Type: Image

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