A RARE 1866 ARABIC CHRISTIAN BOOK – GOSPEL HYMNS & CHANTS, LEBANON
Description
An exceptionally rare 1866 Arabic Christian liturgical book, The Book of Gospel Hymns and Chants attributed to Saint John Chrysostom (John “the Golden Mouth” / “Al-Fam al-Dhahabi”), printed at the historic Monastery of St. John the Goldsmith, Chouir Press, Lebanon. This scarce volume is a remarkable testament to the enduring Christian heritage of Lebanon, where Arabic Christian printing flourished during the 19th century. It contains a complete collection of gospel hymns, chants, and prayers, arranged according to the ecclesiastical calendar and used in church liturgy. The text is beautifully typeset in clear Arabic script with decorative headpieces, ornaments, and traditional ecclesiastical motifs. The binding is original, with dark tooled leather covers featuring blind-stamped floral and geometric designs.
