# St. Catherine's Monastery: Behind Sacred Doors

- **Brand:** Assouline
- **Price:** $120.00
- **Catalog:** assouline
- **Retailer:** assouline
- **Product URL:** https://go.cosimo.shop/r/gAAAAABq8-hldy1t0V_JtwG7NBuHxUzIRGpa0S-3cFG0c_YzNhJNKZ_B1jiXf37oic4aNEXcKfzb8DufcOrH7OHEsvaNxHWsnIiLur6uneq9UpgbgjctNZCfHVrWJO8QqMJx9YDS_YB6hPXaesixu2GwWzjepKwYOPaJKRbzAUe9_IvJ62CxunSGuoRYQVUmx0ynM17P-_6Iepzmkt07nH0lXf8-DC-bfPbK8BVJKSc1ak59zzrhD8Y7R31nECuUCTNpqjEQoLkoCNaGu4rCxGjg-j9av1cTxQ4n4LRQ70vuPSihywLifoDrU_aeXzpUwK8EgLOUzhfZQTHx6rYHS29TtDOeICTTHWJryrRVa9dSQR70iSv9HJaEymFb8-adFW5Rp8XTkVqgI5aV5n1yVKltPUiquRfnt8GejnaQFCHtdkIde2Q8lxlifviv-4iWk1cAIinmHO54VSW8tP-iGZ35giH3NgxuvQ==
- **GTIN:** 882664008338
- **Availability:** In stock

## Summary

Luxury silk hardcover coffee table book titled 'St. Catherine's Monastery: Behind Sacred Doors', featuring a blue cover with a landscape image of the monastery at Mount Sinai.

## Description

Stepping through the ancient Justinian door of St. Catherine's Monastery at the base of Mount Sinai in Egypt is an unforgettable experience. This living UNESCO World Heritage site has stood for nearly fifteen centuries, embracing Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Originally built by Emperor Justinian in 545 CE, it safeguards the very spot where God appeared to Moses in the Burning Bush. Greek photographer Lizy Manola offers an exclusive glimpse into the monastery, capturing its inhabitants, daily life, and priceless relics. This unique volume, narrated by Archbishop Damianos, takes readers on a remarkable journey through the Sinai Peninsula, where history, culture, and spirituality converge.

## Appearance

- **Materials:** Silk hardcover

## Variants

- **In stock:** 1 of 1

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## Categories

- **Categories:** Books

## Additional Attributes

- **isbn:** 9781649802958
- **tags:** classic non travel, endear:architecture, live-rates, Lizy Manola, Online Store
- **author:** Lizy Manola, Nikolaos L. Fyssas
- **vendor:** ASSOULINE
- **weight:** 6.2 lb
- **language:** English
- **dimensions:** W 11.85 x L 154 x D 1.97 in
- **page count:** 296 pages
- **released on:** November 2023
- **photographer:** Lizy Manola
- **product type:** Books
- **dust regularly:** Use a soft, dry cloth or feather duster to gently remove dust from the cover and page edges.
- **shopify handle:** st-catherine-s-monastery-behind-sacred-doors
- **cover materials:** Silk hardcover
- **avoid direct sunlight:** Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may cause fading or discoloration of the cover and pages, or melt or warp the binding, compromising the book's integrity.
- **number of illustrations:** over 300
- **use caution when opening:** Do not force the spine flat, especially on new books, as this may damage the binding.
- **handle with clean dry hands:** Always use clean, dry hands when handling your book to avoid transferring oils, dirt, or liquids onto the pages and cover.
- **keep away from sharp objects:** Sharp objects can damage the cover and pages.
- **keep away from liquids and food:** Avoid placing books near food or beverages to prevent spills and stains.
- **keep away from children and pets:** Large books are heavy and unwieldy and may cause injury.
- **store in a cool dry place on a low secure shelf:** Humidity and moisture can damage the paper and melt or warp the binding. Store books upright and closed on a flat surface, away from heat sources. Heavy books placed precariously on high shelves or surfaces may cause injury. Do not use as a storage surface.

## Enrichment

- **Type:** coffee table book
- **Type Synonyms:** hardcover book, art book
- **Tags:** silk hardcover, illustrated, large format
- **Styles:** luxury, academic
- **Category Path:** Media > Books > Print Books
- **Book cover type:** Hardcover
- **Genre:** Arts, History, Religion & spirituality
- **Language version:** ENG- English
- **Target audience:** Adults
- **Canonical Brand:** Assouline

## Images

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