Report of the Proceedings - Public Meeting - Held in WIlie's Roome, St.James's, on Friday, June 22nd, 1865

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Report of proceedings from a public meeting held in WIlie's Roome, St.James's, on Friday, June 22nd, 1865, chaired by the Archbishop of York. The meeting opens with prayer led by the Bishop of London and includes remarks by the chairman on the purpose of the gathering. Central focus is the need for systematic investigation of Palestine—its archaeology, topography, geology, and physical geography—supported for biblical illustration, and organized through a society with an established committee and patronage.

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Report of the Proceedings

Public Meeting

Remarks and Opening Prayer

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FAQs

When and where was the public meeting held?

It was held at WIlie's Roome, St.James's, on Friday, June 22nd, 1865.

Who chaired and who opened the proceedings with prayer?

The Archbishop of York chaired the meeting, and the Bishop of London opened the proceedings with prayer.

What was the meeting’s main purpose regarding Palestine?

The chairman explained that the current state of knowledge about Palestine is far from adequate and that further systematic exploration is needed for areas such as archaeology, topography, geology, and physical geography for biblical illustration.

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