Chapter I · PALESTINE.—1819-1824.
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The First Missionaries.—Their Instructions.—Reception by other Missionaries.—The Seven Churches.—Temporary Separation.—Mr. Parsons at Jerusalem.—Disturbing Influence from the Greek Revolution.—Returns to Smyrna.—Their Voyage to Alexandria.—Death and Character of Mr. Parsons.—Mr. Fisk goes to Malta.—Printing Establishment.—Rev. Jonas King becomes Mr. Fisk's Associate.—Rev. Joseph Wolff.—The Missionaries in Egypt.—Crossing the Desert.—At Jerusalem.—Beirut and Lebanon.—The Emir Beshir.—An interesting Convocation.—Journals and Labors.—Jerusalem revisited.—Arrest of Messrs. Fisk and Bird.—Visit to Hebron.—Sale of Scriptures. —Return to Beirut.—Communion of Saints.—Journey to Damascus and Aleppo.